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Revolutionary War Map
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Americans proved they could stand up to the British and this started the full out war for independence.
British Commanders: Colonel Francis Smith, General Hugh Percy
American Commanders: Colonel James Barrett, Dr. Joseph Warren -
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
This was the first American victory and gave them much needed artillery that would help them later in the war.
American Force: "Green Mountain Men" led by Colonel Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen
British Force: Was a garrison consisting of only fifty men -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle provided a huge confident boost for the Americans and they were able to inflict significant casualties to the British
British Force: Major General William Howe and Brigadier General Robert Pigot
American Force: Militiamen under command of Colonel William Prescott -
Battle of Trenton
Boosted flagging morale of Americans and inspired reenlistments
American Force: General George Washington and General Nathanael Greene
British Force: Johann Rall and the Hessians -
2nd Battle of Saratoga
France officially recognized the cause of American Independence and openly gave military assistance to the rebels
American Force; Horiato Gates
British Force: General John Burgoyne and William Howe -
Siege of Charleston
This was the American's worst defeat that they suffered in the revolution. The British captured 3,000 men and were able to gain a large quantity of munition and equipment.
American Force: Major General Benjamin Lincoln
British Force: Lieutant General Sir Henry Clinton -
Battle of King's Mountain
The first major patriot victory after the British invasion of Charleston
British Force: Major Patrick Ferguson
American Force: Benjamin Cleveland and James Johnston -
Siege of Yorktown
This was the last major land battle of the revolution and prompted the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict.
British Force: Charles Cornwallis
American Force: George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau
