American Revolution battles and leaders

Rebellion is born: War for independence

Chronology of war

Battles map

1775; the fight for liberty begins: Lexington and Concord

Battle of Breed's Hill

Siege of Boston

Invasion of Quebec

1776; independence, retreat, and rally: Battle of Moore's Creek

Siege of Charleston (1st)

Battle of Long Island

Battle of Valcour Island

Fall of Fort Washington

Battle of Trenton

1777; a year of great battles: Battle of Princeton

Saratogo Campaign

Battle of Oriskany

Battles of Saratoga

Battle of Brandywine

Battle of Germantown

1778; France renews hope for the patriots: Battle of Monmouth

Long Knives' Campaign

1779-1780; the war goes south, lost battles: Battle of Stony Point

Bonhomme Richard fights HMS Serapis

Siege of Savannah

Siege of Charleston (2nd)

Battle of Camden

Battle of King's Mountain

1781; Washington closes the ring: Battle of the Cowpens

Lafayette's Virginia Campaign

Siege of Pensacola

Battle of Guilford Court House

Battle of Eutaw Springs

Siege of Yorktown

1782-1783; an uneasy truce, a welcome peace: Last sieges and battles

Evacuation day

More soldiers and politicians.