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The Battle of Bunker Hill
The first major battle, Continental General Isreal Putman and his army met up with the British led by General William Howe at Bunker/Breeds Hill. Putnam tordered his men to not fire until they saw the whites of the enemy's eyes. There were 3 attacks and the Britishretreated twice until won the battle. -
The Battle at Long Island
British General William Howe wanted to seize New York for a British base. A poorly equipped Continental Army was led by General Washington. At Jamaica Pass, British General Henry Clinton captured American Commander John Sullivan, causing the British to drive the Americans from Brooklyn and forced them out of New York, giving Britain another victory. -
The Battle at Trenton
After gaining information from a captured British soldier, General Washington strategizes a surprise attack on the British in Trenton, New Jersey. After a difficult journey crossing the Delaware River on December 25, 1776 the American army was able to gain its first victory since British Colonel Johann Rall ignored his scout's warning note. This turning point brought up morale in the colonies, had new soldiers join and old one reenlisted, and Washington stage another attack in Princeton, NJ. -
The Battle of Brandywine
British General William Howe's main goal was to capture the capital city of Philadelphia, PA. American General Washington had his troops set up along the Brandywine River to guard the main forts, however, confusion caused the American army to unguard part of the river where the other half of the British troops were able to sneak past them. After 15 days, the American army was forced to retreat and the British army took over Philadelphia. -
The Battle of Saratoga
Another turning point in the war, British General Burgoyne and American General Gates had there armies meet by the town of Saratoga, where the American army had over 75% of Burgoyne's command captured. Eventually, the British gave up their arms in surrender, which lifted up the Americans' spirits after their defeat at Brandywine. Also, this victory got France convinced to become an ally to the Americans and get involved in the war against Britain -
The Battle of Monmouth
Once the British got word that the French were coming to American aid, the army moved from Philadelphia to New Jersey. After shadowing the movements of the British army, American General Washington met British General Cornwallis at present day Freehold, and Cornwallis ordered for his men to pull back. The American troops reformed after Washington relieved Major-General Charles Lee form his position and the British escaped to Sandy Hook then to Manhattan. It was a tied victory for both sides. -
The Capture of Savannah
The British made an attack in Savannah, Georgia under the command of General Campbell. American General Howe ordered for an evacuation of the city, and to withdraw, but the Georgia Brigade was cut off from Howe's forces. With the Americans suffering from heavy casualties, the British took the city, but then left after 7 months with the French and U.S. failing to reclaim it. -
The Battle at Cowpens
American Major-General Green divided the the army between him and General Morgan. With Morgan leading his army to Cowpens, North Carolina, they met up with British General Tarleton and his army at 2am. The British got the first casualties, and eventually, they retreated, giving the Americans another victory. But, Washington personally attacked General Tarleton as the British were leaving. -
The Battle of Guilford Court House
This battle was the hardest and the most deadly battle in the American Revolution. American General Greene and British General Cornwallis and their armies met by the Guilford Court House in North Carolina,and the British lost 1/4 of his men while the Americans lost 6%. Eventually, the Americans were pushed back into the woods and were pounded with gunfire heavier than the British. The battle would be the last victory Britain would recieve in the Revolution. -
The Final Battle- Yorktown
After discovering that Cornwallis was moving his troops to Chesapeak Bay because of its ports for the Royal Navy , the French was able to slow down the British forces while General Washington and his army of an estimated 16,000 men surrounded Yorktown, where the British were located, leaving the British army with absolutely no escape. Outnumbered, Cornwallis waved the white flag of surrender, and the American Revolution was finally over. America won.
