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First military engagements of the Revolutionary War, American victory. British officer: Thomas Gauge. Milita: Lacked leadership
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The battle was technically a British victory, however the Americans were able to inflict severe casualties upon the British forces, and suffered far fewer themselves. Proved that the Americans could stand up to the British army. British officer: William Howe. American officer: William Prescot
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The New Jersey campaign was a series of battles over control of New York and New Jersey. The British captured New York, but the Americans defended New Jersey. British Officer: William Howe
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Officers: British-John Burgoyne, Militia-Authur St.Clair. British forces captured the American held fort after Authur St.Clair ordered a retreat.
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British troops attack American forces in a heavily wooded area, Americans beat back the British and win a battle that becomes a turning point in the war. British officer: John Burgoyne
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So between American militia and General Cornwallis. The Americans are victorious and end the southern campaign.
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Americans suffer the worst defeat of the war so far, with Major General Benjamin Lincoln surrending to British Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton
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Final victory for the Americans during the War. Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington