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Logan Hutton - American Revolution Battles
Logan Hutton - American Revolution Battles -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
This battle was the first military engagement of the war. The Americans were able to win these battles. This proved to the British that the Americans were not just unorganized rebels. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
Fewer than 100 militiamen lead by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold attempted to siege Fort Ticonderoga. This was successful. The element of surprise greatly helped the Americans capture the fort's small garrison. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
The first naval engagement of the Revolutionary War. This took place in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Ended in victory for the Americans. -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
This bloody battle ended in victory for the British. Despite that, this served as a confidence boost to the colonies because of the great number of casualties on the British side, 268 killed and 828 wounded. Even if the colonies lost many as well, 115 killed and 305 wounded. -
The Battle of Quebec
This snow-covered warfront served as the first major defeat for the American colonies. The heavy losses on the American side were high with about 500 killed. With the British only losing 20, this was a decisive victory for them. -
The Battle Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
This was the first battle post the Declaration of Independence. In this battle, the British successfully captured New York City and Long Island. -
The Battle of White Plains
Another loss for General Washington after a hard-fought, bloody battle. With around 300 casualties on both sides, this only increased the British momentum. The Americans would need a comeback to have a chance in this war. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
A battle fought in New York that was another British victory. The British were able to get the remainder of the garrison at Fort Washington to surrender. This continued the British winning streak. -
The Battle of Trenton
A pivotal battle in the Revolutionary War. George Washington strategically planned to strike the British on Christmas night. The Hessian soldiers hired by the British did not see this coming and were swiftly defeated. This served as a great victory and morale booster for the Colonial soldiers. -
The Battle of Princeton
Even though being outnumbered 5 to 1 by the British, the Americans were able to pull out a victory. With 40 American casualties and 275 British casualties. This was the second victory in a row for the Americans. -
The Battle of Oriskany
This was one of the bloodiest battles of the war. About half of the American forces in that battle were killed and about fifteen percent of the British. This did serve as a strategic victory for the Americans because it supported the Saratoga campaign. -
The Battle of Bennington
General John Stark and his American forces defeated the British in this battle. Being set in Vermont, the loss of General John Burgoyne's army continued the destruction of the Britsh. -
The Battle of Brandywine
A British victory in Brandywine Creek. This was able to drive George Washington and his men into Philadelphia. A necessary victory. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
The first of two battles of Saratoga. The British won a small tactician victory over America. -
The Battle of Germantown
Major engagement in the Philidelphia campaign. It was a battle between George Washington and Sir William Howe. Ended in a British victory. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
The crucial, true turning point of the Revolutionary War. About 20,000 American soldiers surrounded the remaining 5,000 British soldiers and forced them to surrender. This blowing defeat to the British shifted the public's view from a British advantage to a American advantage. -
The Battle of Monmouth
Battle set in Monmouth, New Jersey. George Washington led his troops to attack the rear of the British army. Ended in a tactical draw. -
The Capture of Savannah
British forces were able to break through the American militia and capture Savannah. Led by Lieutenant-Colonel Archibald Campbell. -
The Siege of Charleston
Britain again captures an American city. After the British withdrawal from Philadelphia, they started to focus on the Southern colonies. -
The Battle of Camden North
A lopsided victory for the British. General Horatio Gates of America engaged the British despite his men's sicknesses. -
The Battle of King's Mountain Near Blackburn
The Patriots defeated the Loyalists in King's Mountain. Caught the British on their campaign southward. -
The Battle of Cowpens
Decisive American victory in South Carolina. This reinforced American confidence that they could win this war. This also forced the British army to retreat. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Took place in a similar timeframe as the battle of Cowpens. Both battles were pivotal to the American victory. Even though both sides were forced to retreat in this battle. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
This was the last major battle of the Carolinas. Both sides claim that they won. It is considered a British tactical victory and American strategic victory. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The British army was completely surrounded by both the Americans and the French. With no other option, General Cornwallis surrendered. This ended the war, leaving America victorious and independant.
