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Bunker Hill
Bunker HillThe colonists, built massive fortifications at Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill instead of fleeing. The date of this war was on June 17, 1775. 1,504 men killed or wounded in the British army.Around 500 were lost for the colonials. British wanted or demanded their destiny, then The American Revolution started.The British commander and captain general of Massachusetts, was Thomas Gage. This battle was important because it led to the American Revolution which gained independence for the United States. -
Long Island
Long Island The Long Island Battle was on August 27, 1776.This battle was a major tactical for the British. British General William Howe defeated Washington's forces.On August 30 the Continental Army retreated to Manhattan from Brooklyn Heights. -
Trenton
Battle Of Trenton
Battle of Trenton was on December 26, 1776. Washington decided on a raid against a large German force.George Washingtons plan suprised the Germans. And this plan was what made washington and his force win the battle. -
Brandywine
Brandywine The Battle Of Brandywine was on September 11. 1777. General Sir William Howe had 15,000 British troops which landed in Maryland and began a march to the Continental capital of Philadelphia. George Washington positioned is army on the easternside of Brandywine. Howe descided to split his army. The British troops fought and they were the ones who won the Battle of Brandywine -
Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was on September 19, 1777. After being totally surrounded by the men from New England States. General Burgoyne surrenders to General Gate along with 6000 British soldier and huge quality of guns and ammunitions. General Washington's Army was defeated at brandywine. The victory at Saratoga was needed by americans. -
Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was on June 28, 1778. The British generals were Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton, Major General Earl Cornwallis.The United States generals were General George Washington and Major General Charles Lee. The outcome of the Battle of Monmouth was that the Americans claimed victory. -
Capture of Savannah
The Capture of Savannah was on December 29, 1778. Savannah remained in British control until the Redcoats left of their own accord on July 11, 1782. French and American forces held Savannah under siege from September 23 to October 18, 1779, but failed to reclaim the city. British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and his force, and American Major General Robert Howe and his paltry force. -
Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was on January 17, 1781. The generals were Colonel Daniel Morgan against Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. the battle was Americans against the British and loyalist Americans. The americans were the winners of this battle. -
Battle of Yorktown
General George Washington's resounding defeat of Lord Cornwallis's British army;
causing the British to surrender and effectively ending the American Revolutionary War.
the winners of this battle was The Americans and French
