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: The Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by Parliament to raise money to pay for British troops in North America. Taxing paper products, the Stamp Act was violently opposed by the colonists leading to calls of "taxation without representation." The Stamp Act was one of several taxes which helped cause the American Revolution.
The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by Parliament to raise money to pay for British troops in North America. Taxing paper products, the Stamp Act was violently opposed by the colonists leading to calls of "taxation without representation." The Stamp Act was one of several taxes which helped cause the American Revolution.
American Revolution: The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were a series of punitive laws passed by Parliament in the spring 1774, in response to the 1773 Boston Tea Party. Consisting of five parts, the Intolerable Acts included the Boston Port, Massachusetts Government, Administration of Justice, Quartering, and Quebec Acts. Causing outrage, the Intolerable Acts worked to push the colonies towards rebellion.
The Intolerable Acts were a series of punitive laws passed by Parliament in the spring 1774, in response to the 1773 Boston Tea Party. Consisting of five parts, the Intolerable Acts included the Boston Port, Massachusetts Government, Administration of Justice, Quartering, and Quebec Acts. Causing outrage, the Intolerable Acts worked to push the colonies towards rebellion.
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 White Plains
The Battle of White Plains was part of the New York Campaign during the American Revolution. Fought October 28, 1776, the battle saw Gen. George Washington's army forced to fall back, after making a stand against the British. Following White Plains, Washington began a long retreat across New Jersey.
The Battle of White Plains was part of the New York Campaign during the American Revolution. Fought October 28, 1776, the battle saw Gen. George Washington's army forced to fall back, after making a stand against the British. Following White Plains, Washington began a long retreat across New Jersey.
American Revolution: Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton was fought on January 3, 1777, shortly after the American victory at Trenton. Advancing on Princeton, Gen. George Washington's men encountered British troops under Lt. Col. Charles Mawhood. In a pitched battle, the Americans prevailed and forced the British to retreat.
The Battle of Princeton was fought on January 3, 1777, shortly after the American victory at Trenton. Advancing on Princeton, Gen. George Washington's men encountered British troops under Lt. Col. Charles Mawhood. In a pitched battle, the Americans prevailed and forced the British to retreat.
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: Battles of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga were fought September 19 and October 7, 1777, in upstate New York. Advancing south, Maj. Gen. John Burgoyne encountered American forces south of Saratoga. Fighting two battles, Burgoyne was ultimately forced to surrender his army. The American victory at Saratoga was the turning point of the war and led to an alliance with France.
The Battles of Saratoga were fought September 19 and October 7, 1777, in upstate New York. Advancing south, Maj. Gen. John Burgoyne encountered American forces south of Saratoga. Fighting two battles, Burgoyne was ultimately forced to surrender his army. The American victory at Saratoga was the turning point of the war and led to an alliance with France.
American Revolution: Battle of Germantown
The Battle of Germantown was the second major battle of the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign. Fought on October 4, 1777, the Battle of Germantown saw General George Washington attempt a series of complicated attacks against British positions around Germantown, PA. During the assault, his men became lost in the fog and the attacks were defeated.
The Battle of Germantown was the second major battle of the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign. Fought on October 4, 1777, the Battle of Germantown saw General George Washington attempt a series of complicated attacks against British positions around Germantown, PA. During the assault, his men became lost in the fog and the attacks were defeated.
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.
Photo Tour: Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the campsite for the Continental Army during the winter of 1777/1778. Located near Philadelphia, Valley Forge was made a Pennsylvania state park in 1893, and a national park in 1976. This photo tour provides an overview of the Continental Army's campsite where Washington's men endured extreme hardship and were forged into a well-trained army.
Valley Forge was the campsite for the Continental Army during the winter of 1777/1778. Located near Philadelphia, Valley Forge was made a Pennsylvania state park in 1893, and a national park in 1976. This photo tour provides an overview of the Continental Army's campsite where Washington's men endured extreme hardship and were forged into a well-trained army.
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 Springfield
The Battle of Springfield was fought June 23, 1780, when British forces attacked into northern New Jersey. Advancing towards the American encampment at Morristown, they were met and blocked by Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene. A defensive victory for the Americans, Springfield was the last major battle fought in the North.
The Battle of Springfield was fought June 23, 1780, when British forces attacked into northern New Jersey. Advancing towards the American encampment at Morristown, they were met and blocked by Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene. A defensive victory for the Americans, Springfield was the last major battle fought in the North.
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 Kings Mountain
The Battle of Kings Mountain was fought October 7, 1780, in backwoods South Carolina. Arriving at Kings Mountain, Loyalist militia under Major Patrick Ferguson was attacked by American forces. Fighting on the slopes of Kings Mountain, the Americans were able to overwhelm and destroy Ferguson's command.
The Battle of Kings Mountain was fought October 7, 1780, in backwoods South Carolina. Arriving at Kings Mountain, Loyalist militia under Major Patrick Ferguson was attacked by American forces. Fighting on the slopes of Kings Mountain, the Americans were able to overwhelm and destroy Ferguson's command.
American Revolution: Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens saw American troops rout the forces of the notorious Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton. Fought on January 17, 1781, the Battle of Cowpens featured a double envelopment by Brig. Gen. Daniel Morgan's small army which crushed the British. A key victory in the southern campaign, Cowpens ended a string of British wins in the region.
The Battle of Cowpens saw American troops rout the forces of the notorious Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton. Fought on January 17, 1781, the Battle of Cowpens featured a double envelopment by Brig. Gen. Daniel Morgan's small army which crushed the British. A key victory in the southern campaign, Cowpens ended a string of British wins in the region.
American Revolution: Battle of Guilford Court House
The Battle of Guilford Court House was fought on March 15, 1781, and saw British forces win a bloody, pyrrhic victory over American forces. Attacking Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene's position, Maj. Gen. Lord Charles Cornwallis was able to drive the Americans from Guilford Court House but lost over a quarter of his men in the process.
The Battle of Guilford Court House was fought on March 15, 1781, and saw British forces win a bloody, pyrrhic victory over American forces. Attacking Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene's position, Maj. Gen. Lord Charles Cornwallis was able to drive the Americans from Guilford Court House but lost over a quarter of his men in the process.
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.
American Revolution: Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was fought between September 28 and October 19, 1781, after Gen. George Washington slipped away from New York and besieged Gen. Charles Cornwallis' army at Yorktown, VA. Supported by the French, Washington was able to compel the British to surrender after a brief siege. The Battle of Yorktown was the last major engagement of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Yorktown was fought between September 28 and October 19, 1781, after Gen. George Washington slipped away from New York and besieged Gen. Charles Cornwallis' army at Yorktown, VA. Supported by the French, Washington was able to compel the British to surrender after a brief siege. The Battle of Yorktown was the last major engagement of the American Revolution.
American Revolution: Battle of Blue Licks
The Battle of Blue Licks was one of the final battles of the American Revolution. Fought August 19, 1782, in Kentucky, the battle saw an American frontiersmen, including Daniel Boone, engage British and Native American forces. The fighting resulted in a British victory when the Kentuckians were routed.
The Battle of Blue Licks was one of the final battles of the American Revolution. Fought August 19, 1782, in Kentucky, the battle saw an American frontiersmen, including Daniel Boone, engage British and Native American forces. The fighting resulted in a British victory when the Kentuckians were routed.