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The Battle of Bunker Hill
British Victory which was the first major engagement of the American Revolution. The British descended upon Boston. The colonists, rather than fleeing, built massive fortifications at Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill on the adjacent Charlestown Peninsula. It was Major General Howe against General Artemas Ward and General Israel Putnam. -
Battle of Long Island
Battle where the British drove the Americans from Brooklyn. The general involved were Major General Lord Howe and General George Washington. In this battle there were 20,000 British and Hessian Troops and around 10,000 Americans. The fist major conflict in the state of New York. Big conflict for the control of the Hudson River, an important water route to Canada. -
Battle of Trenton
The battle was a resounding physical and moral victory for Washington and his American troops. The generals involved in the battle were General George Washington against Colonel Rahl. The battle was important because it represented a major political coup, rallying the supporters of independence and gaining international attention. -
Battle of Brandywine
The British and Hessians were the victors driving the Americans from their positions in Brandywine Creek. The generals in this war were Major General Sir William Howe and General George Washington. This revolutionary defeat helped open the way for the British conquest of Philadelphia. Brandywine is not considered a decisive battle. Nevertheless it hastened the loss of Philadelphia to the British. The British failed to exploit their success. -
Battle of Saratoga
American victory. Generals in this battle were Major General John Burgoyne commanded the British and German force. Major General Horatio Gates and Brigadier Benedict Arnold commanded the American army. It was the first great victory in the war for the United States, and it convinced the French to join the conflict before the British made peace with their rebellious colonists. It also culminated a campaign that had the potential to harm seriously the cause of North American independence. -
Battle of Monmouth
The battle is generally taken as a draw which was led by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton, Major General Earl Cornwallis and Major General Knyphausen against General George Washington and Major General Charles Lee.The Battle of Monmouth was also the last major battle fought on northern soil during the Revolutionary War. -
Capture of Savannah (Battle)
British Victory. British led by Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and Americans led by General Robert Howe. Americans were greatly outnumbered. -
Battle of Cowpens
American victory. Generals were Colonel Daniel Morgan against Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. The British were making substantial gains in the southern colonies, where they hoped to expand their control and eventually move north and crush the rebellion. The revolutionaries desperately needed a successful battle to turn the tide against the British and secure loyalty of the southerners. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
British victory. Generals were Major General Lord Cornwallis against Major General Nathaniel Greene. Around 1,900 British against 4,400 Americans. Hoping to catch and crush General Daniel Morgan, recapture prisoners, and dispel the impression of British vulnerability, Cornwallis followed, destroying all his excess baggage and supplies to increase the army's mobility and speed. -
Battle of Yorktown
American and French victory. General Washington commanded the Americans, Lieutenant General de Rochambeau commanded the French and Major General Lord Cornwallis commanded the British. The Franco-American victory over the British army of Lt. Gen. Lord Cornwallis, following a three-week siege, was the crowning military event of the American Revolution, and for all practical purposes ended the war.
