American Revolution Battles, A to Z

The Battle of Beaufort took place on February 3, 1779, on Port Royal Island in South Carolina. American forces were able to stop a British advance and force them to leave the island.

The Battle of Bennington was fought on August 16, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. It was part of the Saratoga Campaign and ended in an American victory that contributed to the British surrender at Saratoga.

The Battle of Bound Brook was fought between the United States and Great Britain on April 13, 1777, when British forces launched a surprise attack on the American outpost at Bound Brook, New Jersey. The Americans were routed and temporarily driven from the town. This was the opening engagement of the Philadelphia Campaign.

The Battle of Brandywine was fought between the United States and Great Britain on September 11, 1777, when British forces attacked the Americans along the banks of the Brandywine Creek and at Birmingham Hill. The British won the hard-fought battle, which allowed them to capture Philadelphia two weeks later.

The Battle of Briar Creek was fought between American and British forces in March 1779. British forces attacked General John Ashe, who was unprepared. The Americans scattered and many were killed during the escape. Prevost's victory turned the tide of the Georgia Campaign in favor of the British, who issued a proclamation declaring that Georgia was under their control.

The Bombardment of Bristol was a British naval attack on the town of Bristol, Rhode Island. It was part of a series of raids carried out by Captain James Wallace in the waters off Rhode Island to seize provisions for British troops during the Siege of Boston.

The Attack on Brown’s House on Boston Neck was a small engagement during the Siege of Boston. American forces attacked British troops, set fire to the house, and seized weapons. Benjamin Tupper and John Crane led the Americans.

The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought between the United Colonies and Great Britain on June 17, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. Although the Americans lost the battle, they famously held their own and inflicted heavy casualties on the British before retreating from Breed’s Hill, where the most significant fighting took place.

The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War and the first turning point. This study guide provides a quick overview for students and teachers who are preparing for the AP US History exam.

Burgoyne's Campaign of 1777 ended in defeat at Saratoga, resulting in the French intervening in the American Revolution on behalf of the American Colonies.

The Battle of Camden was fought between the United States of America and Great Britain on August 16, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War. American forces were led by General Horatio Gates, who made critical tactical errors that led to the near destruction of his army. With the victory, British forces expanded their control of the Southern Colonies and threatened to invade North Carolina. The defeat effectively ended Gates’ military career, less than three years after he led American forces to victory at Saratoga.

The Battle of Carey’s Fort was fought between the United States of America and Great Britain on August 15, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War. American forces won the battle, which is most famous for being part of Thomas Sumter’s campaign against British outposts in South Carolina.

In the Charleston Arms and Powder Raid, South Carolina Patriots successfully seized and removed gunpowder and weapons from various locations in and around Charleston, South Carolina. The maneuver was carried out by the South Carolina Patriots at the request of the South Carolina Secret Committee of Five.

The Siege of Charleston was fought between the United States and Great Britain from April 1 to May 12, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War. British forces won the battle and captured thousands of Americans in the process. It was a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War.

British forces attacked and burned the town of Charlestown, Massachusetts, during the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775. The attack drove American forces from the town.

Clinton’s Hudson Highlands Expedition was a 1777 British military campaign led by General Henry Clinton during the larger Saratoga Campaign. While British forces captured key American positions along the Hudson River, they were unable to affect the battles near Bemis Heights, which led to General John Burgoyne's surrender.

The Battle of the Clouds was a brief battle fought between the United States and Great Britain on September 16, 1777. British forces engaged a portion of Washington’s Army, quickly gaining the advantage before a strong thunderstorm ended the fighting. By most accounts, Washington avoided a disastrous defeat that could have destroyed his army.

The Battle of Concord was fought between the Massachusetts Militia and Great Britain on April 19, 1775, the first day of the American Revolutionary War. Following the Battle of Lexington, a British expedition marched to Concord and destroyed military supplies. After a fire started in the town, the Massachusetts Militia engaged the British at the North Bridge and fired the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World.” The British were forced to withdraw and marched back to Boston with American forces in pursuit.

The Battle of Cooch’s Bridge was fought between the United States and Great Britain on September 3, 1777, when the British attacked American forces near Iron Hill, Delaware. After a long, fierce fight, the Americans withdrew and moved closer to Philadelphia. This was the only land battle to take place in Delaware during the war.

The Battle of Cowpens took place on January 17, 1781. It was part of the fighting in the Southern Theater of the American Revolutionary War and ended in an American victory.