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American Revolution Battles
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The Battle of Lexington and Concord Lexington
The Battle of Lexington and Concord were the first American Revolutionary War battles. It was fought in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy (present-day Arlington), and Cambridge. The Americans won the battle against the British and they retreated back to Boston. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga has occurred during the American Revolutionary War when a small force of Green Mountain Boys, led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold, tried to capture the fort's small British garrison. It was taken place in Fort Ticonderoga, New York. This battle ended in a surprise victory for the colonists and the British Army has surrended. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
The Battle of Chelsea Creek was also known as the Battle of Noddle's Island and the Battle of Hog Island. It was taken place at Suffolk County, Massachusetts. This battle was started when American militiamen, led by the Colonel John Stark, raided Chelsea, on the northern shore of Boston Harbor, for livestock and burn hay the British needed to feed their animals. -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
This battle was also called as the Battle of the Breed's Hill. It was taken place in Charleston, Massachusetts. The British defeated Americans and the British General, Thomas Gage, were planning to control the hills around Boston, including the areas of Dorchester Heights and Charleston, to keep Boston Harbor open to British ships bringing in troops and supplies. -
The Battle of Quebec
This battle was fought between American Continental Army forces and the British defenders of Quebec City early in the American Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major defeat for the Americans and it came with heavy losses. It was taken place in Quebec City, Providence of Quebec. -
The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
The Battle of Long Island is also known as the Battle of Brooklyn and the Battle of Brooklyn Heights. During the battle, the British successfully attacked the American Continental Army (led by George Washington) and surrounded them. General George Washington and the American Continental Army were forced to go back to Pennsylvania. -
The Battle of White Plains
The Battle of White Plains was a battle in New York and New Jersey campaign of the American Revolutionary War and it was fought near White Plains, New York. The British Army and Hessians fought against the Americans. The Battle ended in victory for the British and forced Americans to retreat to the Delaware River. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
The Battle of Fort Washington was a battle fought between the United States and Great Britain and it was taken place in Manhattan, New York. During the end of the battle, the British won the battle and gained the surrender of the remnant of the garrison of Fort Washington near the north end of Manhattan Island. George Washington and the American forces suffered a terrible defeat from Great Britain with over 3000 casualties and were forced to retreat toward the Delaware River. -
The Battle of Trenton
The battle of Trenton was a small battle that was fought in the morning during the American Revolutionary War. It was taken place in Trenton, New Jersey. After a brief battle, almost two-thirds of the Hessian force was captured and the Americans easily won the battle against the Brithsh. -
The Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton was a battle that was fought near Princeton, New Jersey. During the battle, the British lost control of New Jersey and retreated to New York. After the battle, the Americans won the battle and fought for independence from British rule. -
The Battle of Oriskany
The Battle of Oriskany was one of the bloodiest battles in the American Revolutionary War. It was taken place in Oriskany, New York. The battle was fought between the British and the Americans and the battle ended in victory for the British. -
The Battle of Bennington
The Battle of Bennington was the turning point of the American Revolutionary War. John Stark and his American forces successfully defeated two detachments of British General John Burgoyne's invading army and that leads the victory for the Americans. It was taken place in Bennington, New York. -
The Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine was also known as the Battle of Brandywine Creek and it was fought between the American Continental Army and the British Army. It was taken place near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The battle ended with the victory for the British who were able to drive George Washington and his troops to Philadelphia. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
The Battle of Saratoga Freeman's Farm was also known as the turning point of the Revolutionary War. It was taken place at Saratoga County, New York. This was the first part of the Battle of Saratoga and it resulted in a small victory of the British General John Burgoyne's forces over those led by Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates. -
The Battle of Germantown
The Battle of Germantown was a major engagement in the Philadelphia campaign and played an important role in the outcome of the American Revolutionary War. It was taken place in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Although the British won the battle, the Continental Army had finally gone and attacked the British. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
Just like the Battle of Saratoga Freeman's Farm, the Battle of Saratoga Bemis Heights was also known as the turning point of the American Revolutionary War. It was also taken place Saratoga County, New York. The Battle of Bemis Heights was the second part of the Battle of Saratoga and some 20,000 American soldiers surronded Burgoyone's remaining 5,000 Redcoats at Saratoga. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was fought between the Americans and the British. It was taken place in Monmouth, New Jersey. The battle was inconclusive and it ended in a long-term victory for the American colonists. -
The Capture of Savannah
The Capture of Savannah was fought in Savannah, Georgia. During the battle, the British had a plan to bring Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia back under royal control and encouraged Loyalists to fight against the Americans. The battle ended in victory for the British and remained in control of Savannah. -
The Siege of Charleston
The Siege of Charleston was a major engagement fought during the American Revolutionary War. It was taken place in Charleston, South Carolina. During the battle, the British gained control of South and the Americans lost many soldiers due to the surrender. That leads the victory for the British at the end of the battle. -
The Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was fought between the British Army and the Americans. It was taken place in North of Camden, South Carolina. The battle ended in a major victory for the British. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of Kings Mountain was fought between Patriot and Loyalist. It was taken place Near Blackburn, SC and King's Mountain, NC. The battle ended in victory for the Patriots after the British (Loyalist) invasion of Charleston, SC. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was taken place in Cowpens, South Carolina. The Continental Army forces in this battle were led by Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and the British forces in the battle were led by Colonel Banastre Tarleton. The victory forced the British army to retreat and gave the Americans confidence that they could win the war and the Americans won the war. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse was an important battle in the American Revolutionary War and it was taken place in Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina. The British sustained heavy casualties and Cornwallis abandoned the Carolinas and marched for Virginia. The British won the battle and the Americans suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Eutaw Springs was one of the hardest fought and bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. It was taken place Near present-day Eutawville, South Carolina. Nathanael Greene had forced the British from the Southern states and the British won the battle. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the final battle of the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Army, led by George Washington, won the battle against the British Army and the British surrenders after the victory for Americans. It was taken place in Yorktown, Virginia.
