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Battles of the Revolution-North
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Battle of Lexington and Concord
British General Thomas Gage sent 700 soldiers to destroy guns and ammunition the colonists had stored in the town of Concord, just outside of Boston. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The patriots sent 1600 men to set up fortifications on Breed's Hill.
General Howe led 2600 British soldiers up Breed's Hill. British warships also fired on the patriots position. The British suffered heavy losses with 226 men killed and 828 more wounded. -
Battle of White Plaines
The American troops were defeated. Washington was forced to retreat into New Jersey. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington along with 2,500 soldiers crossed the Delaware River in a snow storm to attck Britsh and Hessian soldiers. -
Battle of Princeton
Washington led his troops to the Battle of Princeton to defeat the British. -
Battle of Ticonderoga
Fought between the colonist and British in New York. The britsh came out winning -
Battle of Saratoga
General Burgoyne attacked for the third time at the Battle of Saratoga. This time Burgoyne and his forces were defeated. General Burgoyne was forced to surrender. This was a major victory for the American forces and a key turning point in the war.
