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The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Eutaw Springs was the last battle between the Carolinas. The South Carolina Loyalists fought against the North Carolina Patriots. In the end, Britain's Loyalists won, which resulted in a British victory. -
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American Revolution Battles
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolution. The British won the battle in Lexington, and the Colonists won the battle in Concord. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
In the Siege of Fort Ticonderoga, a group of local militia led by Ethan Allen took over the Fort of Ticonderoga. The main reason the colonists took the fort was to gain control of its cannons. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
The reason for The Battle of Chelsea Creek was so the colonists could gain livestock and supplies. They also wanted to burn the hay that Britain needed to feed their animals. This "forgotten battle" is important because it was the first naval engagement in the Revolution, plus, it gave colonists enough supplies for The Battle of Bunker Hill. -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
In The Battle of Bunker Hill, Artemas Ward instructed the rebels to bombard Bunker Hill in order to bombard the town and British ships in Boston Harbor. However, there was a miscommunication and the rebels went to Breed's Hill instead. The British won this battle. -
The Battle of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec was fought in a very heavy snow storm. This was the first major loss for America and lead to the end of American offensive operations in Canada. -
The Battle of Long Island
When the British attacked the rebels, Washington knew he had to do something to save his men. Washington retreated his men while several hundred men tried to fight off the British, many of those soldiers died, but they saved thousands of rebels. Britain won this battle. -
The Battle of White Plains
In this battle the Americans went to a base in the White Plains to gather food and supplies. The British then attacked the rebels. This resulted in a British victory. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
British soldiers were guarding Fort Washington, and rebels attempted to capture the fort. At first, the rebels defeated many British soldiers, and they appeared to be winning. However, the result was yet another British victory. -
The Battle of Trenton
This battle was Washington's attempt at a victory. Not only was he trying to gain a victory, he was trying to inspire more Americans to stay or join the army. They used the element of surprise and left on Christmas Day, Washington was successful and gained a highly important victory. -
The Battle of Princeton
This battle occurred because the British and Americans stumbled into each other, and therefore neither side was prepared to open fire. However, the rebels and British fought, and America claimed another victory. -
The Battle of Oriskany
The Battle of Oriskany was planned out by the British. Britain won, with only 28-158 casualties compared to the 465 casualties for the colonists. -
The Battle of Bennington
The Battle of Bennington was a long, drawn-out battle, lasting until nightfall. The British hoped poor weather conditions would slow the rebels' progress, however their hope was not reality. This battle was another victory for America. -
The Battle of Brandywine
In The Battle of Brandywine, George Washington was determined to prevent the British from capturing the American seat of the government, Philadelphia. Despite Washington's actions, the battle was a British victory. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga took place at Freeman's Farm. American Commander Gates wanted to disrupt the British advance, and ordered his men to to construct defences on the crest of Bemis Heights. Gates was successful, and the battle was an American victory. -
The Battle of Germantown
After the British army captured Philadelphia, Washington realized he had to do something. Washington decided to attack and destroy the enemy detachment at Germantown using a double envelopment. Despite Washington's plans, the battle was a British victory. -
The Battle of Monmouth
In The Battle of MOnmouth, George Washington and his subordinate attacked rearguard elements of the British army. What was supposed to be an easy victory turned into a violent, brutal fight lasting for several hours. The victory of this battle is inconclusive. -
The Capture of Savannah
In The Capture of Savannah, Britain decided to refocus their efforts on the southern colonies. Britain believed that they would enjoy the support of a large Loyalist population, however, te rebels wanted to fully take over that city. Despite America's attempt, the result was a British victory. -
The Siege of Charleston
In The Siege of Charleston General Benjamin Lincoln attempted to take over Charleston with the rebels. However, the British put the rebels in a tight spot, and the victory went to the British. -
The Battle of Camden
In The Battle of Camden, the Americans desperately wanted to invade South Carolina in order to eliminate British control. Despite America's best attempts, the result was a British victory. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of King's Mountain was fought on a rocky hilltop called King's Mountain. The battle was an attempt to end Loyalist activity. The result was an American victory. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens took place when the rebels were in bad shape, they had few weapons and few men. This caused the British to gain easy victories, and the British was confident that this battle would lead to another victory. However, the result was an American victory. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
In The Battle of Guilford Courthouse, the British force discovered an American army under General Nathanael Greene holding a defensible position on elevated ground close to the Guilford Courthouse. The battle resulted in a British victory. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle in the American Revolution. The result was an unforgettable American victory. The Patriots received assistance from the French, which helped drastically in the battle.
