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The Battle of Lexington and Concord
These battles kicked off the American Revolutionary War. It all began on the night of April 18 where hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to Concord looking to seize an arms cache. Fighting Broke out in Lexington first where the British defeated the colonists, then the British continued onto Concord where they were defeated by the colonists awaiting their arrival. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga was a small scale conflict but never the less it was an American victory. Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen, and the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont captured the British garrison, and gained the Continental Army some much needed artillery for future battles. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
This battle was another American victory and it was also the first naval engagement of the American Revolutionary War. The battlefield that was fought on was located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts -
The Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
The battle was fought during the Siege of Boston in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The British defeated the Americans in the battle which led Charlestown to fall under the control of the British. However, the loss was a significant morale-builder for the Americans. -
The Battle of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec was the first major defeat for the Americans, and was fought in Quebec City. The Patriot forces were led by Colonel Benedict Arnold and General Richard Montgomery who lost his life during the battle. -
The Battle of Long Island
The battle ended with a British victory giving the British control over New York City and Long Island. The Americans were led to battle by General George Washington -
The Battle of White Plains
The battle was fought in White Plains, New York and the end result was a British victory. The 13,000 British and Hessians were ranged against 14,500 Americans although, only around 4,000 on each side were actually engaged in the Battle. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
The battle was fought in Manhattan, New York and was another British victory. The American forces under George Washington suffered a great loss with over 3000 causalities, and the loss of cannons and thousands of military supplies. -
The Battle of Trenton
The battle of Trenton was fought in Trenton, New Jersey and was a victory for the Americans. Early Christmas morning 1776 the American forces led by George Washington crossed the icy cold Delaware river and marched to Trenton in a freezing storm. After all of their previous losses Washington knew that with morale low and enlistments expiring, he had to have a success in order to keep his army. Which he managed to accomplish. -
The Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton was fought in Princeton, New Jersey and ended in an American victory. Forty Patriots and 275 British soldiers died during the Battle of Princeton, with the patriots being led by General George Washington. -
The Battle of Oriskany
The Battle of Oriskany was fought in Oriskany, New York and is one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War. It ended with 385 Americans killed, and another 80 wounded and captured. The British suffered 7 killed and 21 wounded, while their Native allies took 65 casualties.The Americans also lost General Hirkimer who's leg was wounded and amputated leading him to die just 10 days later. -
The Battle of Bennington
The Battle of Bennington took place in Bennington, New York and resulted in a victory for the Americans. Brigadier John Stark led the New Hampshire Militia into battle with the Germans. The Germans suffered 900 causalities and the Americans suffered 70 causalities. -
The Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine was fought near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania ending in a British victory. General Sir William Howe and General Charles Cornwallis launched a British attack on General George Washington and the Patriot outpost at Brandywine Creek. The Americans lost more than 1,100 men either killed or captured, and were also forced to abandon most of their cannon to the British after their artillery horses fell in battle. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) was fought in Saratoga County, New York and ended with a British victory. British General John Burgoyne divided his 7,500 men into three columns to probe the American defenses, and Colonel Daniel Morgan’s American light infantry clashed with the middle column near the farm of John Freeman. -
The Battle of Germantown
The Battle of Germantown was fought in Germantown, Pennsylvania resulting in a victory for the British. The battle was fought between the British Army led by Sir William Howe, and the American Continental Army led by George Washington. The defeat at Germantown and Brandywine led some Americans to question Washington’s leadership. However, despite the losses, many of his soldiers had performed well, and shown that they were on their way to becoming a well-trained force that would win the war. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights) was the second battle that was fought in Saratoga County, New York resulting in a victory for the Americans. The two battles fought in Saratoga are considered to be a turning point in the Revolutionary War. As a result of the victory, France officially recognized the cause of American independence and began to openly give military assistance to the Americans. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was fought in Monmouth, New Jersey and resulted in a tactical draw. After battling back and forth for several hours under the brutal sun by 6:00 P.M. the British had had enough. Washington agreed stating that his men were "Beat out and with heat and fatigue". However the next morning the British took off for New York, not giving Washington a chance to renew the fight. -
The Capture of Savannah
The Capture of Savannah was fought in Savannah, Georgia resulting in a British victory. British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and his force of between 2500 and 3600 troops launched a surprise attack on American forces that were defending Savannah, Georgia. -
The Siege of Charleston
The Siege of Charleston took place in Charleston, South Carolina resulting is the city of Charleston being surrendered to the British. General Sir Henry Clinton, left New York City with a fleet of ninety troopships, fourteen warships, and more than 13,500 soldiers and sailors. When they approached Savannah the met a largely outnumbered American army under the command of General Benjamin Lincoln. -
The Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was fought in North Camden, South Carolina ending in a major victory for the British. The battle resulted in nearly 2,000 Patriots killed or taken prisoner and heavy losses of artillery, -
The Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of King's Mountain was fought near Blackburn, South Carolina and King's Mountain, North Carolina ending in a victory for the Americans. The British suffered 157 killed, 163 wounded, and 698 captured. While the Americans under control of Colonel Campbell’s force suffered just 28 killed and 60 wounded. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was fought in Cowpens, South Carolina and resulted in an American victory. The American troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan inflicted heavy casualties to British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse was fought at Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina. Although the British troops led by Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis scored a tactical victory at Guilford Courthouse over American forces under Major General Nathanael Greene, the British suffered significant troop losses during the battle. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Eutaw Springs was fought near present-day Eutawville, South Carolina ending in a British tactical victory, and an American strategic victory. The battle was also the last major engagement of the Revolutionary War in the Carolinas. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was fought in Yorktown, Virginia ending in a France and American victory. Major-General Lord Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington as French and American forces trapped and captured the British at Yorktown. The battle is considered the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War.
