battles of the revolutionary war

lexington and concord

Apr 19, 1775

first shots of the revolutionwere fired there

bunker (breeds hill)

Jun 16, 1775

first offical battle of the american revolution.

Saratoga

Sep 17, 1777

The turning point of the American Patriots.

charleston

May 12, 1780

the first attenpt by the british to capture charleston

Cowpens

Jan 17, 1781

Important battle in South Carolina. Showed the cooperation of the regular continental army and the irregular partisan forces.

yorktown

Oct 9, 1781

Final battle of the war. The french navy assisted General George Washington and his army by blockading the harbor. The blockade prevented british ships from entering the harbor.