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Battle of Bunker Hill
The British technically won this battle because they took over the hill but, the Battle of Bunker Hill is known to be one of the greatest victories for the United States. The British were commanded by Sir William Howe and the United States were commanded by Dr.Joseph Warren, Israel Putna, and William Prescot. The Battle of Bunker Hill took place in Charlestown, Massachusets. There were 5400 soldiers in which 5059 survived.The battle was a result of the British's plan to take control of the hill. -
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Battle of Long Island
The battle of Long Island was a victory of the British. The British were leaded by Lord Charles Cornwallis, Sir Henry Clinton, and Sir William Howe and the Americans by George Washington, Israel Putnam, and William Alexander. The Battle took place in Long Island, New York. It left about 364 killed and 1093 wounded. There were 3 ships the Phoenix, Rose, and the Greyhound and 2 bombs, Carcass and Thunder. -
Battle of Trenton
The victor of the Battle of Trenton was the Americans. The general of the US was George Washington and the British, Johann Rall. The battle took place in Trenton, New Jersey. It was the result of a sneak attack by the Americans to the British. The battle consisted of 3920 soldiers and at the end there were 3896 that survived. -
Battle of Brandywine
This battle was won by the British. The general for the British was Sir William Howe and for the United States, George Washington. The battle was fought in Near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. 30100 soldiers fought and about 29711 survived. The US was able to capture 906 British people and the British did not get any US hostages. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a victory of the Americans. The battle took place in Saratoga County, New York. The British leader was Gen. John Burgoyne and the leaders of the US were Benedict Arnold, Daniel Morgan, and Horatio Gates. There were 16200 soldiers and 16000 survived. This battle was one of the Americans greatest victories. -
Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was basically taken as a draw. Noone actually one this battle between the British and US. The battle took place in Monmouth, New Jersey. Americans were leaded by George Washington and the British were led by Sir Henry Clinton. It contained 25500 soldiers leaving 681 killed. This battle was a result of British's harrassment of the US. -
Battle of Savannah
The victor of this battle was the British. The battle was led by Colonel Archibald Campbell on the British and by Robert Howe on the US. This battle took place in Savannah, Georgia. There were 3950 soldiers and 3860 survived at the end. This battle was in result of defense of Savannah, Georgia. -
Battle of Cowpens
The battle ended up in the victory of the Americans. This battle, on the British was led by Banastre Tarleton and on the Americans, Daniel Morgan. This battle took place in Cowpens, South Carolina. It started with 3062 soldiers and ended with 2927. The battle was a turning point in the reconquest of South Carolina from the British. -
Battle of Guilford Court House
The Battle of the Guilford Court House was a victory for the British. The British General was Lord Cornwallis and the US general was General Greene. The battle took place in the Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina. At the beginning of the battle, there were 6300 soldiers and at the end there were 6128 left. This battle was a result of the British destroying the American flag. They tore down everything in the courthouse and that began war. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a victory of the Americans with the help of the French. The General of the British was Lord Charles Cornwallis and the General for the US was George Washington. The battle took place in Yorktown, Virginia. The war was the last battle of the Revolution. 20600 Americans fought and 8980 British soldeirs fought. At the end there were only 29199 survivors.
