Revolutionary Battles

Battle of Bunker Hill Bunker Hill is the name of a battle fought near Boston, Massachusetts, on June 17, 1775. The battle actually took place on Breed's Hill, not Bunker Hill. The battle was a costly victory for the British who lost more than 40% of their force. Even though the Americans were defeated, it proved that the British could suffer great losses, too, giving encouragement to the growing rejection of British rule.

Battle of Quebec The significance of the conflict was that General Arnold and General Montgomery (Patriot Generals) failed in invasion attempt of Canada. The Americans were forced out of Canada and it was the last attempt by the Americans to get the Canadian population on their side.

Battle of Trenton General George Washington crossed the icy Delaware River. The Battle of Trenton took place on Christmas night, Thursday, December 26, 1776 in New Jersey. The American forces under George Washington and Nathanael Greene surprised the German Hessians holding the roads leading inland from the town of Trenton.

Battle of Saratoga The Battle of Saratoga is considered the turning point in the war for independence. With the American victory, it proved to the world that the Americans were serious and powerful enough to defeat the highly trained British forces. Upon hearing of the American victory at Saratoga, the French declared recognition of the United States of America and fully supported their war of independence.

Battle of Valley Forge The winter was particularly harsh, and the army was short on food, clothing, and supplies; however, they hung on. The leadership of Commander-in-Chief George Washington and Baron von Steuben, the Prussian drill sergeant, made the soldiers better, tougher soldiers in the end.

Battle of Yorktown The Battle of Yorktown was the last great battle of the American Revolutionary War. It is where the British Army surrendered and the British government began to consider a peace treaty.