American Revolution - Battles

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 Brandywine was fought on September 11, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. It was part of the Philadelphia Campaign and ended in a British victory.

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.

The Battle of Fort Anne took place on July 8, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. The British won the battle, which was part of the Saratoga Campaign.

The Siege of Fort St. John was part of the Continental Army’s Invasion of Quebec during the American Revolution. The siege lasted from September 17, 1775, through November 3, 1775.

The Siege of Fort Stanwix took place from August 2 to August 22, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. It was part of the Saratoga Campaign and ended in an American victory, which led to the eventual defeat and surrender of the British at Saragota.

Fort Ticonderoga was a British fort at the onset of the American Revolution. It was captured on May 10, 1775, by colonial militia led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold. The cannon and artillery were eventually taken to Boston, where they were used to fortify Dorchester Heights during the Siege of Boston, which forced the British to evacuate the city.

The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga took place from July 2 to July 6, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. It was part of the Saratoga Campaign and ended in a British victory, which allowed them to continue their invasion of the Hudson River Valley.

The Battle of Hubbardton was fought on July 7, 1777, during the Saratoga Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. Although the British won the battle, they suffered heavy losses at the hands of Seth Warner and his regiment.

The Battle of Monmouth was fought on June 28, 1778, during the American Revolutionary War. It was part of the Philadelphia Campaign, ended in a stalemate, and was the last battle of the campaign.

The Battle of Montreal, also known as the Battle of Longue-Pointe, was fought from September 24-25, 1775, during the Revolutionary War. The battle was won by the British forces, who defeated American forces led by Ethan Allen. Allen was captured and eventually sent to England where he was held as a prisoner of war.

The Battle of Ninety-Six was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War in the southern colonies. The battle was fought between Patriot and Loyalist forces on Old Savage’s Field and ended in a stalemate after three days of fighting when the commanders of both sides agreed to a truce.

The Battle of Oriskany was fought on August 6, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. It was part of the Saratoga Campaign and ended in a British victory, but also contributed to their Native American Indian allies abandoning the Siege of Fort Stanwix.

The Battle of Pell's Point — also known as the Battle of Pelham — was fought on October 18, 1776. The British won the battle, but American forces, led by John Glover, delayed the British advance, allowing the Continental Army to escape to White Plains.

General George Washington led the Continental Army to victory at the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777. The Americans won the battle which boosted American morale during a crucial 10-day period that forced the British to withdraw from southern New Jersey.

The Battle of Quebec was fought on December 31, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. It was part of the Canada Campaign and ended in a British victory. The Americans lost General Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold was wounded in the failed attack. Afterward, the Continental Army laid siege to Quebec but was forced to retreat in the spring of 1776 when British reinforcements arrived.

The First Battle of Saratoga was fought on September 19, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. It was part of the Saratoga Campaign and ended in a British victory, however, the British advance stalled, and they were not able to advance on the American line at Bemis Heights.

The Second Battle of Saratoga was fought on October 7, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. It was part of the Saratoga Campaign and ended in an American victory, which led to the surrender of the British Army.

The Battle of Skenesborough took place on July 6, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. The British won the battle, which was part of the Saratoga Campaign.

The Battle of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776. The Continental Army, led by George Washington, launched a sneak attack on Hessian troops stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. The night before, on Christmas, Washington and and his troops crossed the Delaware River undetected. A bold move that led to a resounding victory.