American Revolution
Fought between 1775 and 1783, the American Revolution saw the Thirteen Colonies gain their independence from Great Britain. Here we look at the battles that led to the American victory.
American Revolution: Battles of Lexington & Concord
Fought on April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord were the opening actions of the American Revolution. The first shots were fired at Lexington as British troops from Boston passed through on their way to capture colonial military stores in Concord. After departing Concord, the British were attacked by colonial militia en route back to the city and suffered substantial casualties.
Fought on April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord were the opening actions of the American Revolution. The first shots were fired at Lexington as British troops from Boston passed through on their way to capture colonial military stores in Concord. After departing Concord, the British were attacked by colonial militia en route back to the city and suffered substantial casualties.
American Revolution: Battle of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec was fought on December 30/31, 1775, when American troops led by Brig. Gen. Richard Montgomery attempted to storm the city. Attacking from two directions, the Americans under Montgomery were stopped following the general's death. The Battle of Quebec concluded when forces under Col. Benedict Arnold were replused and captured on the north side of the city.
The Battle of Quebec was fought on December 30/31, 1775, when American troops led by Brig. Gen. Richard Montgomery attempted to storm the city. Attacking from two directions, the Americans under Montgomery were stopped following the general's death. The Battle of Quebec concluded when forces under Col. Benedict Arnold were replused and captured on the north side of the city.
American Revolution: Battle of Long Island
Fought August 27-30, 1776, the Battle of Long Island saw the British force Gen. George Washington's army from Long Island. Occupying a line near Flatbush, the Americans were outflanked when British troops move through Jamaica Pass. Falling back, Washington waited two days before evacuating to Manhattan.
Fought August 27-30, 1776, the Battle of Long Island saw the British force Gen. George Washington's army from Long Island. Occupying a line near Flatbush, the Americans were outflanked when British troops move through Jamaica Pass. Falling back, Washington waited two days before evacuating to Manhattan.
American Revolution: Battle of Bennington
Part of the Saratoga Campaign, the Battle of Bennington was an American victory over the British. The battle occurred when American troops encountered British and Hessian forces that had been sent to raid the supply depot at Bennington, VT.
Part of the Saratoga Campaign, the Battle of Bennington was an American victory over the British. The battle occurred when American troops encountered British and Hessian forces that had been sent to raid the supply depot at Bennington, VT.
American Revolution: Winter at Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the encampment for Gen. George Washington's Continental Army during the winter of 1777/78. Arriving at Valley Forge battered after several defeats, the Continental Army endured a winter of starvation and privation. During the encampment, it was drilled and trained by the Prussian Baron von Steuben.
Valley Forge was the encampment for Gen. George Washington's Continental Army during the winter of 1777/78. Arriving at Valley Forge battered after several defeats, the Continental Army endured a winter of starvation and privation. During the encampment, it was drilled and trained by the Prussian Baron von Steuben.
American Revolution: Battle of Monmouth
Fought in June 1778, the Battle of Monmouth was the Continental Army's first major test after the winter at Valley Forge. The last major engagement in the north, the Battle of Monmouth ended as a draw with the British withdrawing to New York.
Fought in June 1778, the Battle of Monmouth was the Continental Army's first major test after the winter at Valley Forge. The last major engagement in the north, the Battle of Monmouth ended as a draw with the British withdrawing to New York.
American Revolution: Battle of Jersey
The Battle of Jersey was fought on January 6, 1781, and was the last time the French attempted to invade the island. One of the Channel Islands, Jersey was a valuable base for British privateers during the Wars of the American Revolution. Landing on January 5, the French were defeated the following day at the Battle of Jersey by British troops led by Major Francis Peirson.
The Battle of Jersey was fought on January 6, 1781, and was the last time the French attempted to invade the island. One of the Channel Islands, Jersey was a valuable base for British privateers during the Wars of the American Revolution. Landing on January 5, the French were defeated the following day at the Battle of Jersey by British troops led by Major Francis Peirson.
American Revolution: Battle of Groton Heights
On September 6, 1781, American forces were defeated at the Battle of Groton Heights. Raiding New London, CT, British troops, led by traitor Benedict Arnold, landed and burned the town. Advancing on Fort Griswold, the Battle of Groton Heights saw the British storm and capture the fort against American opposition.
On September 6, 1781, American forces were defeated at the Battle of Groton Heights. Raiding New London, CT, British troops, led by traitor Benedict Arnold, landed and burned the town. Advancing on Fort Griswold, the Battle of Groton Heights saw the British storm and capture the fort against American opposition.