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American Revolution Battles
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Battles Of Lexington and Concord
These were the first Battles of the American revolution. It was fought in the Province of Massachusetts Bay -
Siege Of Fort Ticonderoga
This occured in New York very close to Lake Champlain. General John Burgoyne and his men surrounded the defenses of the fort -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
This Battle was the first battle fought by the navy. The American Colonists had victory in this battle fought in Suffolk County, Massachusetts -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle ended in a loss for the Colonists but for the British it did end with a high number of casualties which weakened their military -
The Battle of Quebec
This battle was a major loss for the American colonists fought between the American Continental Army and the Defenders of Quebec. This Took place in Quebec city. -
The Battle of Monmouth
George Washington lead the continental army to fight Sir. Henry Clinton and the British. This ended in a victory for the Americans as the strategy of the Americans was different. -
The Battle of Long Island
This is also known as the battle of Brooklyn. The British gained control as the Americans lost this battle. The British had a good location for strategy near New York at this time. -
The Battle of White Plains
This was fought in both New York and New Jersey and was a campaign for the American Revolution -
The Battle of Fort Washington
This was a Battle that ended in a British Victory that was the surrender of the Garrison of Fort Washington -
The Battle of Trenton
This was a small Battle compared to the rest but did have an effect on the war. This battle was one that contributed to changing the overall direction of the war. -
The Battle of Princeton
This was a Battle fought near Princeton New Jersey where General Lord Cornwallis left 1,400 troops under the leadership of Colonel Charles Mawhood -
The Battle of Oriskany
The Americans used a different fighting tactic and ended up being one of the most gruesome and bloodiest battles of the revolution. The Americans won this battle. -
The Battle of Bennington
This battle was a part of the Saratoga campaign. This was fought close to Bennington, Vermont. Americans ended up winning this battle. -
The Battle of Brandywine
Fought between the continental army led by George Washington, and the British army who were led by William Howe which resulted in a victory for the British -
The Battle of Saratoga
This was the peak of the Saratoga campaign, which gave a clear victory to the Colonists over the British. This battle lasted nearly a month. -
The Battle of Germantown
A major engagement in the Philadelphia Campaign. George washington led the coloniel side and William Howe lead the British which ended in a British victory. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
This battle was fought about 10 miles away from where the battle of Saratoga previously was fought. It was a very wooded area and dense in trees. Benedict Arnold played a major role in leading the Americans -
The Capture of Savannah
This was otherwise known as "The First Battle of Savannah," and was fought between the Continental army and Patriot Militia. This resulted in a british victory. -
The Battle of Camden
This was fought in Camden, South Carolina. The battle was lead by Horatio Gates and Charles Cornwallis, where it was an attack on Cornwallis and his men -
The Battle of King's Mountain Near Blackburn
A battle between the Patriots and the Loyalists. The Patriots ended up winning this engagement that was during the southern campaign -
The Battle of Cowpens
An engagement that was fought between the Colonel forces lead by Daniel Morgan and the british who were lead by Banastre Tarleton. This was a defensive american victory -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
This was fought at a place now known was Greensboro in North Carolina. This was a victory to the americans using strategy over numbers and force. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
This battle was fought near present day Eutawville, South Carolina. It was the last of the military engagements that were in the Carolina's. This ended in a victory for both sides. -
The Battle of Yorktown
This was the last military engagement of the Revolutionary war. It ended in a british surrender. This was otherwise known as the "Surrender of Yorktown"
