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Lexington and Concord
The first military engagement of the Revolutionary War. The British were commanded by Colonel Smith, Major Pitcairn, and Lord Percy. The militia were commanded by Barrett, Buttrick, Robinson, and many others. The British were seeking militia military supplies. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The commanders for the British forces were Major General William Howe and Brigadier General Robert Pigot. The commander for the militia forces was Colonel William Prescott. The Battle of Bunker Hill was important because it was the first all out battle of the war and Britain won but suffered extreme loses. -
Battle of Trenton
The commander at the Battle of Trenton for the militia was General George Washington. The commander at the Battle of Trenton for the British was Hessian Colonel Rahl. The Victories of Trenton and Princeton were important because it reinvigorated the colonial army. They took out two formidable British opponents without backing down. -
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Fort Ticonderoga
The leaders of the militia during the battle of Fort Ticonderoga were Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold. The British were commanded by General John Burgoyne and General Arthur St. Clair. The importance of the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga was the strategic location of the fort. It was on the border of New York and the Canadian province of Quebec. -
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Battles of Saratoga
The commander for the British army was General John Burgoyne. The commanders for the milita were Major General Horatio Gates and Brigadier Benedict Arnold. The surrender of the British at the Battle of Saratoga marked “the turning point” for the Revolutionary War. -
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Siege of Charlestown
The British were commanded by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton and Major General Lord Cornwallis. The militia were led by Major General Benjamin Lincoln. This battle was won buy the British and marked their strategic shift to focus on the southern colonies. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
The British were led by Officer Major Patrick Ferguson. While the militia was led Colonel William Campbell. This battle is widely considered to be an additional turning point in the war. The militia had completely destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis’ army. -
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Battle of Yorktown
The Continental army was led by George Washington during this battle. For the British, they were led by General Charles Cornwallis. The significance of this battle was that the French and George Washington trapped the British is Yorktown and the British surrendered. This battle ended the Revolutionary War.
