Revolutionary War Battle Chart

Bunker Hill June 1775

Americans ran out of gunpowder, 700 British casualties, and Americans proved they could fight.

Yorktown October 1781

Continental Army and French navy trap Cornwallis in Virginia, 7,000 British soldiers captured General Cornwallis, and General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington on October 19 1781 signaling the end of the Revolutionary War.

Cowpens January 1781

Cornwall defeated in South Carolina, British Army loses heart and heads north, and Americans gain confidence.

Lexington/Concord April 1775

George Washington named commander of Continental Army and Olive Branch Petition rejected by King George.

Trenton December 1776

surprise Christmas night attack, gave American soldiers hope, and victory at Princeton one week later.

Saratoga October 1777

Turning point of the war, and France signs Treaty of Alliance.

Long Island August 1776

Washington's biggest defeat in the war, 1,500 American casualties, and Washington army still escapes.