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Facts on File: Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle was a follow-up to the fight at Lexington and Concord. Thomas Gage, the captain general of Massachusetts led the British. The Continental General was led by Colonel William Prescott. Thomas Gage and his men planned to occupy Breed's and Bunker Hills but the plans became obvious and William Preston led his men to these hills. The British were defeated due to their inferior positioning and few men. This battle convinced many patriots that they did not need an organized militia. -
Facts on File: Battle of Long Island
This battle was a means for the British to begin conquering New York. They were led by William Howe while the Continental Army was led by George Washington. How had a fleet of ten ships and about 32,000 men on ground. Washington led an ammature army of about 19,000. The British were victorious thus giving both British and Germans satisfaction because of their first American defeat since Bunker Hill. -
Facts on File: Battle of Trenton
The Colonial Army was led by George Washington while the British served under command of William Howe. The Colonial Army wanted revenge on the British after they were defeated in Long Island. The British troops had settled in for the winter and were not expecting and attacks. Washington's men marched nineteen miles to Trenton and defeated The British and their German Allies. This victory revived the hope and faith in Americans that they could win the war. -
Facts on File: Battle of Brandywine
This battle occured because George Washington was desperate to defeat the British troops led by William Howe before they reached Philadeplhia where the American government was seated. Howe hoped to take the city with his 15,000 men. Washington had about 11,000 men positioned on Brandywine Creek. The British were victorious and many Colonial Army members were killed. However, Washington would not give up and into the revolution they went. -
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Facts on File: First and Second Battle of Saratoga
The British were led by John Burgoyne while the Continental Army had three leaders. They were Benedict Arnold, Benjamin Lincoln, and Horatio Gates. The troop led by Gates was positioned between Albany and the British troops. South of Saratoga the troops crashed, fought, and the Continental Army came out victorious. This resulted in France's alliance with America. -
Facts on File: Battle of Cowpens
Colonel Daniel Morgan led the Continental Army while Banastre Tarleton led the British. This battle was fought over control of South Carolina which was currently ruled by the British. The Continental Army was victorious in this battle by using classic army techniques. This victory gave Americans more hope that they could win this war. -
Facts on File: Battle of Monmouth
The British were led by Henry Clinton while George Washington led the Continental Army. The British troops were en route from to New York from Philadelphia. Washington led his army across the Deleware River with intent to attck the British during their march. The battle was so long and tedious that the troops eventually declared a draw. No one recieved a victory. -
Facts on File: Battle of Savannah
Robert Howe led the Continental Army in this battle while Colonel Archiblad Campbell led the British troops. This battle was fought as a means for the British to regain rule over Georgia. Although the Continental Army made a conscious attempt to defend Savannah, the British were victorious thanks to their strong army with help from the Germans. Britain regained control over Georgia. -
Facts on File: Battle of Guilford Court House
The British were led by Charles Cornwallis while Nathaniel Greene led the Continental Army. The British faced about 300 more deaths that the Continental Army. After suffering all of these casualities and horrid weather the British were victorious. This was due to the withdrawl of the Continental Army by Greene. This was an upsetting loss for American citizens. -
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Facts on File: Battle of Yorktown
This battle was fought by the Continental Army along with the French against the British. The Continental Army was led by General Washington while General de Rochambeau commanded the French. The British were led by Charles Cornwallis. The Continental Army and French combined overpowered the British troops. This was the last battle of the revolution. It left the Continental Army and French troops victorious. A treaty was signed and America gained independence from Britain.
