American Revolution Battles

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 9, 1775

Colonist defeated the British. 1st millitary campaign that proved colonial militias could defeat a stronger British force.

Fort Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

Fort Ticonderoga was as a key point of access to Canada and the Hudson river. It was the 1st American victory of the Revolutionary War. The Great Mountain Boys of Vermont (Ethan Allan, Benedict Arnold) won the battle.

Bunker (Breed's Hill)

Jun 17, 1775

British defeat Americans but colonial forces inflicted a large amount of casualties which raised raised morale and gave a confidence boost.

Trenton/Princeton (The NJ Campaign)

Dec 26, 1776

Trenton- George Washington and the Continental Army seized Trenton.
Princeton- George Washington defeated British on Jan 3 1777

Bemis Heights

Oct 7, 1777

Gen. Benedict Arnold defeats British Gen. John Burgoyne which is a major turning point in the war for the Americans.

Siege of Charlseton

Oct 25, 1779

British defeats America. It was the largest surrender until 1862.

King's Mountain

Oct 7, 1780

A decisive battle in the southern campaign between the Patriot militia and the Loyalist militia and the Patriot militia won

Cowpens

Jan 17, 1781

Continental Army led by Gen. Daniel Morgan vs the British Army and the Continental Army is victorious. British army suffers great losses.

Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

Continental army led by George Washington with a commanding 17,00 troops vs the British army of 9,000 troops the Americans win with a surrender and was of the most important battles in the American Revolution because it ended the fighting in the American colonies.