Battles of the American Revolutionary War

(1775-1783)

Battle of Lexington and Concord (1775)

The Battle of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. American militiamen clashed with British troops in Massachusetts, leading to the famous 'shot heard 'round the world.' This battle ignited the colonial rebellion and set the stage for the subsequent war for independence.

American Victory

Siege of Boston (1775–1776)

The Siege of Boston lasted from April 19, 1775, to March 17, 1776. American forces besieged British troops in Boston, eventually forcing their evacuation and securing a strategic victory for the American cause.

American Victory

Capture of Fort Ticonderoga (1775)

The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga occurred on May 10, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. A small force of Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold surprised and captured the fort from the British in a swift, early morning raid. This victory provided the Continental Army with much-needed artillery, which was later transported by Colonel Henry Knox to aid the siege of Boston. The capture was significant because it was the first offensive victory for American forces and boosted the morale of the revolutionary cause.

American Victory

Battle of Chelsea Creek (1775)

The Battle of Chelsea Creek, also known as the Battle of Noddle's Island, took place on May 27-28, 1775, during the Boston campaign of the American Revolutionary War. Fought on the salt marshes, mudflats, and islands of Boston Harbor, the battle saw American colonists successfully remove livestock and hay from British reach, thereby strengthening the siege of Boston. The engagement culminated in the destruction of the British schooner *Diana*, marking the first naval capture of the war. This victory provided a significant morale boost to the colonists and further pressured British forces in Boston.

American Victory

Battle of Machias (1775)

The Battle of Machias, occurring in June 1775, was the first naval engagement of the American Revolutionary War. American forces, primarily local militia and sailors, captured a British schooner, the Margaretta, off the coast of Machias, Maine. This victory boosted American morale and demonstrated the potential of American naval resistance.

American Victory

Battle of Bunker Hill (1775)

The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought on June 17, 1775, near Boston, was one of the early and most iconic battles of the American Revolutionary War. Although the British won, their heavy casualties demonstrated the determination and resilience of the American forces. The battle boosted American morale and proved they could stand against the British army.

British Victory

Battle of Gloucester (1775)

The Battle of Gloucester on August 8, 1775, saw American militia forces defeating a British foraging party in New Jersey. This skirmish disrupted British supply lines and bolstered American morale.

American Victory