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Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeated the Americans in the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was in the early stages of the American Revolution. The Americans inflicted significant casualties against the British and provided them with a great moral boost, even though they lost. -
Battle of Long Island
The British Army successfully moved against the American forces led by George Washington. The battle was a part of a British effort to seize control of New York and isolate New England from the rest of the colonies. Washington was defeated, but his ingenuity allowed him to escape and continue the fight. A storm helped the American forces to escape the British grips. -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle lasted eighteen days, the battles of Saratoga were a turning point on the American Revolution. British General John Burgoyne achieved a small, but costly victory over the American forces led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. Later in the battle, Burgoyne was defeated when he attacked the Americans again and he was forced to retreat. He surrendered ten days later and this victory caused the French to become allies with America and enter the war. -
Battle of Monmouth
The British had just retreated from Philadelphia to New York, as the British army was moving across the Jerseys Washington decided to attack. The offensive took place at Monmouth led by Charles Lee. Charles Lee learned of British reinforcements and decided to retreat, Washington was furious they retreated and relieved Lee of his command and got together with his generals to reform his lines to attack the enemy again. Most historians claim this as a tactical draw, but both sides claim victory. -
Battle of Cowpens
The battle took place in South Carolina, with American troops led by Brigadier General Daniel Morgan. The Americans successfully routed the British forces under bannister Tarleton. The Americans inflicted heavy casualties on the British, this battle was a decisive turning point in the war's Southern campaign. -
Battle of Yorktown
A force of 17,000 French and American troops led by General George Washington begins the siege against 9,000 British soldiers under British General Lord Charles Cornwallis in Yorktown, Virginia. Washington his troops to block the British from escaping Yorktown on land and sea, closing them in. Then, he started tnon-stop bombardment with cannon and artillery, day and night. Cornwallis finally surrendered to Washington after three weeks, ending the War for Independence.
