war in colonial times

  • battle of bunker hill

    The battle was tragic but the British had reinforcements coming. Over 1000 colonial militiamen were gathered and told to fortify breed's hill and prepare for war. This war was started by the British trying to gain control back in Boston. The British lost 286 soldiers and wounded 828.
  • Battle of fort ticonderoga

    it was led by the green mountain boys. Their victory was because of two great leaders names Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold. They acquired many munitions for the battle and won the battle.
  • battle of lexington and concord

    The battle of lexington and concord were brutal for both sides. the patriots and the british were fighting because a man named John adams. John adams stole from the crown. The battle of lexington was fought to help sam adams and john hancock escape.Concord was fought to prevent the british from getting more munitions that could be devastating. 122 colonists lost the skirmishes and the british lost 174 soldiers.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton
    the battle of trenton was fought by George Washington and surprise attack the hessian soldiers. General Warren died from this battle and will always be remembered.
  • Battle of saratoga

    The battle of Saratoga took place in This battle was the turning point for the revolutionary war. 90 colonial soldiers died and 440 british soldiers died.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    This battle was fought between General Washington and General Cornwallis.The american navy was a game changer for the war just like it was in ww2.