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American Revolution Battles
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first battles between the American Colonies and the British. The British got word of gun supplies being stored in Lexington and Concord of Massachusetts, this caused the British to march to these towns to search for the supplies, however were met by the Colonies for a battle. Lexington was a British victory while Concord was a Colonist victory. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
In the morning in New York, less than 100 militia under the command of Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold, crossed Lake Champlain. This small army captured the British fort by surprising the sleeping British. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
In Suffolk county, Massachusetts was the first naval battle in the Revolutionary War. The battle surprisingly ended in a Colonists victory. It is also known as the Battle of Noddle's Island, Battle of Hog Island and the Battle of the Chelsea Estuary -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
This British victory in Charleston, Massachusetts, was an important confidence boost for eh Colonies. Despite their loss, the Colonists still managed to deal serious damage to the British which provided a positive change in moral for the Colonists. -
The Battle of Quebec
In the Province of Quebec, the American Colonies led by Benedict Arnold, and Richard Montgomery, attempted to capture the British controlled city of Quebec. The Colonists fought the British defenders and suffered a major defeat. -
The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
In the New York, the British forced the Colonial army to retreat to Pennsylvania as they achieve victory over the Colonies. This victory was extremely important for the British as it gave them control over New York. -
The Battle of White Plains
In White Plains New York, the British army were able to drive the Colonial army back into New Jersey as they won the battle. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
Fought in New York, the British and Colonists battles for the control of Fort Washington. The British ended in victory and claimed the Fort. -
The Battle of Trenton
In Christmas night, George Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River to Trenton, New Jersey to battle with Hessian troops fighting for the British. The Colonists experienced a pivotal victory against the British. -
The Battle of Princeton
After the Battle of Trenton, the British expected to intercept the Colonists on their way home and crush them. The colonists however, suck around and defeated an outnumbered smaller British troop. -
The Battle of Oriskany
One of the bloodiest battles ended in a Colonist victory. -
The Battle of Bennington
The Colonists managed to beat the two British detachments and take the victory. -
The Battle of Brandywine
Located near Chadds Fords Pennsylvania. This battle ended in a British victory after they drove the Colonists back to Philadelphia. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
It is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War. It ia two battles that are known as the Battle of Freeman's Farm and the Battle of Bemis Heights, from where they took place, in upstate New York. -
The Battle of Germantown
Fought in Pennsylvania, between the British Army led by Sir William Howe, and the American Continental Army, with the 2nd Canadian Regiment, under George Washington. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
Burgoyne's and Gates' armies met at Freeman's Farm, some 10 miles south of Saratoga. . Arnold played a major role in the attack, charging to the front and leading the American forces in battle. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The Continental Army under General George Washington attacked the rear of the British Army column commanded by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton as they left Monmouth Court House. -
The Capture of Savannah
This battle put the local American Patriot militia and Continental Army units, holding the city, against a British invasion force -
The Siege of Charleston
The British, following the collapse of their northern strategy and multiple defeats shifted their focus to the southern Colonies. -
The Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was a major victory for the British in the South. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War, engaged the British resulting in a decisive victory for the Patriots. -
The Battle of Cowpens
A battle under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Sir Banastre Tarleton, as part of the campaign in the Carolinas resulting in an American victory. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Although the British managed to win this battle, they suffered major losses. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
It is considered a draw at the last of the battles fought in the Carolinas. -
The Battle of Yorktown
It was virtually the end of the war with the British army getting destroyed by the Colonists.