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American Revolution Battles
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first military engagements of the war in which colonists fought British soldiers that were going to seize an arm cache in Concord. They led in Lexington and gave the colonists enough time to hide the arms and weapons. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
British troops advanced to siege Fort Ticonderoga in New York. The attempt was successful and hurt the pride of many Colonists because it was known as their mightiest fort. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
It was the second military engagement that occurred in Boston, and was also the first naval engagement of the war. It ended in a victory for the Colonists. -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
The battle took place in Charleston Massachusetts. Although the battle was won by the British, the colonists inflicted significant damage to the British boosting their confidence about the war. -
The Battle of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec was fought by Colonists attacking British defenders in Quebec city and became the first major loss by the Americans with significant damages. -
The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
The battle resulted in a British victory which led to the capturing of New York City as well as Long Island. The capture of New York City isolated New England and was a strategic advantage from the British. -
The Battle of White Plains
The battle was fought as part of the New York and New Jersey campaigns of the war. It resulted in another British victory. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
The battle was fought in New York and resulted in British victory. The British also captured Fort Washington. -
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was one of the turning points of the war. Washington's troops took over Hessian forces giving the colonists momentum and confidence in the war. -
The Battle of Princeton
After winning Trenton, Colonists marched to Princeton and fought 1,400 British troops that led into another American victory. -
The Battle of Oriskany
The Battle of Oriskany was known as one of the most bloody battles of the American Revolution. It included allies of Native Americans and resulted in heavy loss for both sides. -
Battle of Bennington
The Battle of Bennington took place in New York after British and German forces headed to Baum for supplies. The fight resulted in an American victory. -
The Battle of Brandywine
Was fought between George Washington's army against Sir William Howe. The battle was fought near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; and the British victory allowed the Redcoats to push Washington's army back to Philadelphia. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
The first Battle of Saratoga took place on Freeman's Farm, and is officially stated as a British victory. However, for every American rebel, two British were lost. And the British were left waiting for reinforcements. -
The Battle of Germantown
It was another battle fought between George Washington's army against Sir William Howe. The result of the battle was a British victory. However, the Colonists had finally attacked first giving them confidence. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
This was the second Battle of Saratoga in which British troops from the first battle were waiting for reinforcements. None arrived and they decided to rush another attack on the Americans in an attempt to overtake them. The Colonists won easily almost killing the British general as well. It was a major victory that gave France the confidence to join forces with the Colonists. -
The Battle of Monmouth
This was a battle in which Washington demonstrated his bravery and leadership. After his second in command fleed the battlescene that Washington was going to meet at. George Washington went on a fit of rage and set up the troops and went back there to attack. The battle ended in British troops fleeing to New York in the morning and was thought as a American victory. -
The Capture of Savannah
The battle took place in Savannah Georgia with Patriot militia and Continental Army troops trying to hold off the city from the British. It ended in a British victory. -
The Siege of Charleston
With the British's Northern strategies failing, they shifted the focus to the Southern Colonies. Their attack on Charleston was successful and it fell to the British. -
The Battle of Camden
Continental General Horatio Gates led his army to attack British forces North of Camden, South Carolina. It was a devastating defeat and and a major victory for the British. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
After the invasion of Charleston, The Battle of King's Mountain was the Patriots first victory in the Southern campaign. It was also a very decisive victory against loyalist militia led by the British. -
The Battle of Cowpens
In the Battle of Cowpens, Continental forces deafeated around 1,150 British soldiers in a key victory that gave them confidence that they could win the war. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The Battle was fought near Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina. The British had a tactical victory however, much damage was inflicted on the British with around 550 dead or wounded. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Eutaw Springs was one of the bloodiest battles in the Revolution and resulted in both side claiming victory. The battle was the final major battle fought in the Carolinas. -
The Battle of Yorktown
American and French troops surrounded the British soldiers in Yorktown trapping them. Cornwallis surrendered to Washington and the French giving the Colonists a decisive victory and virtually ending the Revolutionary War.
