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The Battle Of Lexington and Concord
The battles of Lexington and Concord where the first ever battles of the American revolution. This battle marks the outbreak of open armed conflict between Great Britain and the 13 colonies. -
Bunker Hill
This was the first battle that the British realized the colonist would put up a strong fight. The unexperienced colonial forces caused some problems. Although they put up a huge fight, British forces still won the battle. -
The Battle of Vincennes
This battle was won by the Americans. Some say it was because the English men felt empathy for the colonist. -
The Battle Of Long Island
Also known as the Battle of Brooklyn, this was when a British attempt of seizing control almost got George Washington and his men captured but his ingenuity got him out of it to continue and fight, then escape. The city of New York was left in flames with no explanation. -
The Battles of Trenton and Princeton
The day after Christmas, George Washington leads his men across icy waters to over the course of ten days, win two very important battles. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the ending to the Saratoga campaign. The Americans absolutely demolished British forces. -
Bonne Homme Richard vs Serapis
The most remarkable single ship duel in the American Revolution. It was between the Bonne Homme Richard commanded by John Paul and the HMS Serapis. When the captain of the Serapis commanded John Paul to surrender, he responded "I have not begun to fight!" and continued to win the battle. -
The Battle of Charleston
This occurred after British forces had given up in few battles for they shifted their force to the south. It lasted weeks and ended by General Benjamin Lincoln surrenduring. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
A group of 200-man British force under the command of General Cornwallis defeated Major Nathaniel Green's 4,000 Americans. Although this was a heavy loss for the colonist, the British lost a ton of men as well! -
The Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was known to be the last battle of The American Revolution. George Washington led his troops through the attack and came out strong causing England to surrender.
