Battles Of The American Revolution

Battles of Concord & Lexington

Apr 19, 1775

First military entanglements of the revolutionary war. The colonists won this battle. It showed the British that they were nobody to mess with.

Battle of Ft. Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

The British captured Fort. Ticonderoga.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

The British defeated the Americans. Despite their loss they inflicted several significant casualties.

Battle of Long Island

Aug 27, 1776

British captured New York city and Long Island from the Continental Army.

Battles of Trenton & Princeton

Dec 26, 1776

Small, yet pivotal battle won by the colonists.

Battle of Brandywine Creek

Sep 11, 1777

British won this battle and then seized Philadelphia after their victory.

Battle of Saratoga

Sep 19, 1777

Included two crucial battles and gave the colonies a decisive victory.

Battle of Charleston

Jun 28, 1780

One of the worst American defeats in the revolution.

Battle of Cowpens

Jan 17, 1781

Most decisive American victory in the revolution. Gave huge boost to morale.

Yorktown/surrender

Sep 28, 1781

Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, winning the war for the Americans and ending the revolutionary war.