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Marquis de Lafayette
He was known in the United States simply as Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles. -
Lexington
The battle of Lexington had killed between 3,000 and 4,000 men. The Colonists had became enemies of britain and now held Boston and its encampment of British troops under siege. -
Concord
The Concord had been attacked out of nowhere by Lexington and had many of their men ambushed and killed. -
Bunker Hill
Gage sent 2,400 British soldiers up the hill. The colonists held their fire until the last minute and then began to mow down the advancing redcoats before finally retreating. -
New york
It was the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War to take place after the United States declared its independence on July 4, 1776. -
Trenton
During the snowy night of 25-26 December, Washington moved his men across the river. He planned to cross units at three sites, but due to the storm only his column of 2,400 men made it. Washington organized these into two assault groups, then marched 9 miles through the blowing snow to Trenton. -
Saratoga
On September 19th, British General John Burgoyne achieved a small, but costly victory over American forces led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. Though his troop strength had been weakened, Burgoyne again attacked the Americans at Bemis Heights on October 7th, but this time was defeated and forced to retreat. -
Philadelphia
The defeat at the Battle of Brandywine led to the capture of the continental capitol at Philadelphia by the British army. Following the capture of Philadelphia, Washington engaged in several skirmishes with the British army. -
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Valley Forge
While the British occupied Philadelphia, Washington and his army hunkered down for a harsh winter at Valley Forge. No battle was fought there, yet, it was the turning point of the Revolutionary War. -
Yorktown
A french naval force defeated a British fleet and then blocked the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay, thereby obstructing British sea routes to the bay. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, signed in Paris by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America had ended The Revolutionary War.
