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American Revolution Battles
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Battle of Lexington and Concord
First Military Engagements in the war. This was an ambush attack on the British -
Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
Surprise attack on a British held fort. The surprise attack was won by the Continental Army -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
First Naval Engagement of the Revolutionary War. This battle resulted in the Victory of the American Colonists. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle was fought in Charleston, Massachusetts. Although the Continental Army lost, the battle gave them a big moral boost that they are able to inflict damage on the large British Army. -
Battle of Quebec
The Battle had major losses on both sides. America attempted to invade and conquer Quebec and was met with a major failure as this was the first major defeat for the Continental army. -
Battle of Long Island
This battle was part of the plan to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies. The British were successful in their attack however, George Washington and some of his men escaped -
Battle of White Plains
This battle was intended to cut off the Washington escape route Washington was informed of this and got high ground for the attack. Washington's men still lost this battle and he retreated farther. -
Battle of Fort Washington
The British Victory of the Battle of Fort Washington caused the surrender of Continental Army troops. The Americans had to give up control of Fort Washington. -
Battle of Trenton
This was a very small battle of Trenton which had about 4,000 troops involved. After Christmas, the Continental Army ambushed the Hessian soldiers. This victory for the Americans was a huge moral boost for their army. -
The Battle of Princeton
The Victory of the Continental Army from this battle had caused the British to retreat from New Jersey to New York. -
The Battle of Oriskany
One of the most brutal battles in the war. The British ambushed the Continental Army and their Indian allies. The Continental Army won the battle -
The Battle of Bennington
Washington's army defeated two attachments of the loyalist army. The victory allowed Washington to march his men through Philadelphia. -
Battle of Brandywine
The British army defeated the Americans but left their army somewhat intact. The Americans retreated to Philadelphia. -
Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
The American forces were attempting to defend their territory. The British defeated the Americans in this battle in Freeman's farm but slowed the British's momentum. -
Battle of Germantown
This was a major engagement in the campaign for Philadelphia. Although the British had won the battle, the Americans began to gain momentum with significant damage to the British army. -
Battle of Saratoga (Bernis Heights)
This is the turning point of the war. This battle caused the British to surrender thousands of their troops. The British gave up on their campaign to split up New England. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The Americans ambushed the British who were on their way back from Philadelphia. This battle ended in a draw. -
Capture of Savannah
The Americans were defending Savannah on a surprise attack from the British. The British won this battle as they captured the city. -
Siege of Charleston
This British Victory came in South Carolina. This convinced the British that they should change strategies and focus on the colonial South. -
Battle of Camden
This was a major victory in the British campaign to take over the Southern Colonies. This was a lopsided victory which allowed the British to gain confidence on their plan. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
Battle of Loyalist and Patriot militias. The American militia won this battle putting a dent in the British plan for the South. -
Battle of Cowpens
After the Battle of Camden, the British generals aggressively pushed the American troops in the South. This worked in the Americans favor as this battle was a decisive victory for the Americans in the South. -
Battle of Guilford Court House
Although the British won this battle, it was crucial for the overall victory of the Americans because of the significant loses to the British. -
Battle of Eutaw Springs
This is the last battle for the British in the Carolinas. Both sides declared a victory in this battle. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Americans were lead by George Washington in Virginia to battle the remaining British troops stationed there.This battle was the ending of the American Revolution
