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American Revolution Battles
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The battles were fought on April 19, 1775 in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy, and Cambridge. They happened because the British commander in Boston had heard of supplies of powder and weapons being kept by Patriots in the towns of Lexington and Concord. The Americans won the battle and the British retreated back to Boston. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
fewer than a hundred of American militiamen, under the joint command of their leader, Ethan Allen, and Benedict Arnold of Massachusetts, crossed Lake Champlain at dawn, surprising and capturing the still-sleeping British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga, New York. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
It was the first naval engagement of the Revolutionary War. It was the second military engagement of the Boston campaign of the American Revolutionary War. Ended in a victory for the American colonists. It took place at Suffolk County, Massachusetts. -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
The British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Despite their loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost. The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which was peripherally involved in the battle. -
The Battle of Quebec
between American Continental Army forces and the British defenders of Quebec City early in the American Revolutionary War. The battle in Quebec City, Province of Quebec, was the first major defeat of the war for the Americans, and it came with heavy losses. Decisive British victory, End of American offensive operations in Canada. -
The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
British victory, The British forces capture New York City and Long Island from the Continental Army. George Washington and the Continental Army were eventually forced to retreat all the way to Pennsylvania. The British remained in control of New York City for the rest of the Revolutionary War. Fought in Long Island, New York -
The Battle of White Plains
The Battle of White Plains was a battle in the New York and New Jersey campaign of the American Revolutionary War. British victory. Hessians, Patriots, and British combatants. Fought in White Plains, New York. -
The Battle of Trenton
Hessian army was crushed in Washington's raid across the Delaware River and the Americans were invigorated by the easy defeat of the British Hessian forces. Many colonists reenlisted. American victory. Fought in Trenton, New Jersey. Dec.26,1776 -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
The British remained on the field after the battle, but suffered significantly higher casualties than the Americans; casualties they could not afford. The first of the two Saratoga Battles. After more than three hours of battle, the Americans ran low on ammunition and withdrew. Fought in Saratoga County, New York -
The Battle of Germantown
a major engagement in the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolutionary War. British defeated the American Continental Army under General George Washington. The British drove away the Americans, inflicting twice as many casualties as they suffered. Had Benjamin Chew House in the middle of the battlefield where many redcoats held up. Fought in Germantown, Pennsylvania -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
The second battle of the Battle of Saratoga. A densely wooded plateau south of Saratoga. Benedict Arnold played a major role in the attack, charging to the front and leading the American forces in battle. The British surrendered. The two battles of Saratoga convinced France. Fought in Saratoga County, New York. -
The Battle of Monmouth
Fought in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The Continental Army under General George Washington attacked the rear of the British Army column as they left Monmouth Court House. Due to the extremely hot weather, it was a tactical draw. Molly Pitcher was a memorable figure in this battle. -
The Capture of Savannah
British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and his force of between 2500 and 3600 troops, which included the 71st Highland regiment, New York Loyalists, and Hessian mercenaries, launch a surprise attack on American forces defending Savannah, Georgia. British Victory -
The Siege of Charleston
Fought in Charleston, South Carolina. British victory, City surrendered to British. A decisive success for the British during the War of the American Revolution as they shifted their strategy to focus on the southern colonies after the collapse of their northern strategy. -
The Battle of Camden
Fought in North of Camden, South Carolina. A major victory for the British in the Southern colonies. Though only 324 British were killed or wounded, the Americans suffered more than 2,000 casualties and lost large amounts of military supplies. It was the worst American defeat in the field and left the British in temporary control of the southern colonies. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
Fought near Blackburn, SC and King's Mountain, NC. Engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias during the Southern Campaign, resulting in a decisive victory for the Patriots. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston. -
The Battle of Cowpens
Was fought in Cowpens, South Carolina. The victory forced the British army to retreat and gave the Americans confidence that they could win the war. The Battle of Cowpens had lasted approximately one hour. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Fought at Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina. Proved pivotal to the American victory in the American Revolutionary War.The British commander abandoned his campaign for the Carolinas and eventually led his troops into Virginia. Both sides withdraw (Pyrrhic British tactical victory; American strategic victory) -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
Fought near present-day Eutawville, South Carolina. It was one of the hardest fought and bloodiest battles of the Revolution and was the last major engagement of the war in the South. The Patriots' partial victory established their near-complete control of the south. Both sides claimed victory. British tactical victory, American strategic victory -
The Battle of Yorktown
Fought in Yorktown, Virginia. The British army was decimated and the Revolutionary war was virtually over. It was the last battle of the war. Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington as French and American forces trapped the British at Yorktown. American & French victory.
