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American Revolution Battles
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord Lexington and Concord
First military events of the Revolutionary War. Fought in Massachusetts, when the colonists slowed down the British troops going to seize weapons from the colonists. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
Fought in New York, the colonists attacked Fort Ticonderoga, a British garrison at dawn, and ended up winning their first battle, giving them much needed supplies and weapons. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
Fought in Boston as the Second Battle of the Boston Campaign. It was the first naval battle of the American Revolution. Ended with an American victory. -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
Fought in Massachusetts, outside of Boston. The American's wanted to stop the British from taking the hills outside of Boston so they built fortifications to stop them. The British won a tough victory, but the battle gave American's motivation. -
The Battle of Quebec
Took place in Quebec, Canada, which was held by the British. The American's attempted to take the city but ended up falling short. The battle marked the first major defeat of the American's, and ended the American offensive in Canada. -
The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
Took place in New York, and was a battle of who would control the important New York City. The American's were defeated, giving control of New York City to the British. The first major battle after the Declaration of Independence was signed. -
The Battle of White Plains
After George Washington retreated north of New York City, the British were coming in order to cut off his retreat. They met in Westchester County, New York, where the British defeated the Americans. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
A battle in Washington Heights, New York City for control of Fort Washington, a garrison. The British won, giving control of all of New York City and Eastern New Jersey to the British. The battle made George Washington and his troops move west towards Pennsylvania. -
The Battle of Trenton
George Washington crossed the Deleware River into New Jersey, where Hessian mercenaries were stationed. The Americans attacked the garrison and took over two-thirds of the Hessian forces. It was a small, but pivotal battle in the war, and boosted the American morale and enlistments. -
The Battle of Princeton
Took place in Princeton, New Jersey. British General Cornwallis moved his troops towards the Deleware River in response to the American victory at Trenton, but George Washington went further in land towards Princeton, where the Americans defeated the British rear guard, resulting in an American victory. -
The Battle of Oriskany
A battle that occurred in Oriskany, New York. The battle was fought only between Americans, The Patriots and the allied Oneida against the Loyalists and their allied Indians. The American's and their allied Indians won. -
The Battle of Bennington
Took place in Bennington, New York between American troops and British troops led by General John Burgoyne. The American troops won the battle. The battle was considered a turning point of the war, since the Americans took out a large number of British soldiers under General Burgoyne's command -
The Battle of Brandywine
A battle for control of the capital of the newly founded colonies, Philidelphia. Took place near Chads Ford, Pennsylvania. The British outsmarted the colonists, and ended up taking the high ground, which let the British win the battle -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
Took place in Saratoga County, New York after the British took control of Canada. British General John Burgoyne led his forces in a battle against the colonial forces. The British won a small victory at the battle against the British -
The Battle of Germantown
After the British seized control of Philadelphia, British General Howe moved the troops to just outside the city in Germantown, Pennsylvania. General Washington of the colonies created a complex battle plan, but the colonial army failed to pull off the plan, and the British drove the colonial forces away. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
In a continuation from the last battle of Saratoga 18 days before, General Burgoyne of England attempted another assault of the Colonists. The Colonists were able to take several key strong points, forcing the British to retreat. 10 days later, General Burgoyne surrendered, giving the colonists a major victory. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The British rear guard was attacked as they were leaving Monmouth Courthouse, New Jersey. General Washington sent General Lee to harass the British before the main army came from Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. After several hours of fighting, and the main army never showed up, General Lee and the colonists retreated. A few hours later, General Washington came with the rest of the army, and the fighting resumed. After hours of fighting in exahusting heat, the battle ended in a draw. -
The Capture of Savannah
British forces launched a surprise attack on the colonial forces defending Savannah, Georgia. The colonists were largely outnumbered, resulting in an overwhelming British victory. -
The Siege of Charleston
After many defeats in the north, the British shifted their strategy towards the south. They attacked Charleston, South Carolina, and after weeks of fighting, the American troops surrendered to the British, making the city under British rule. -
The Battle of Camden
General Horatio Gates of the Americans decided to engage with the British just north of Camden, South Carolina, even though many of his men were ill. The Americans suffered a terrible defeat, as they outnumbered the British, but the British had bayonetts. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
A battle between patriot and loyalist militias in King's Mountain, North Carolina. The battle resulted in a patriot victory and forced British General Conwalis to abbandoen his plans in North Carolina and retreat to South Carolina. -
The Battle of Cowpens
A battle that was pivotal in the Southern Campaign of the war. The battle took place in Cowpens, South Carolina, and involved both military and militias. The battle was a win for the Patriots and helped to boost morale. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The British attacked the Patriots troops at Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina. The patriot troops retreated after 2 hours of fighting, but they made a large impact on the British troops, as more than 25% of Cornwallis men were killed, wounded, or captured. After the battle, Cornwallis left the Carolinas and moved North to Virginia. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The battle proved to be one of the bloodiest battles of the revolution. The Patriots attacked the British in the early morning near Eutawville, South Carolina, and the battle ended in both sides retreating, and both sides claiming victory. This was the last major engagement of the revolution in the south. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The final land battle in the Revolution. The American and French troops blocked British general Cornwallis from leaving Yorktown by land, and the French naval fleets blocked the British from leaving by sea. The fighting went on for weeks, and after General Cornwallis was completely surrounded in Yorktown, he surrendered to General Washington on the battle field, ending the conflict in North America.
