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American Revolution: Battles

Excellent information and maps for the major battles of the American Revolution.

While a tactical success for the British, General Howe failed to finish off the rebelling colonial army.

The Americans successfully defended Charleston Harbor against superior numbers.

An American defeat, this battle however served to increase colonial army morale.

A major loss for the British presaging the final defeat at Yorktown.

While the colonists were defeated, the British failed to take advantage of the situation and were stuck in Canada through the winter of 1776.

Tactically a draw, this battle was a moral victory for the Americans.

As a result of an American victory, the Europeans decided to give aid to the colonial cause.

Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold led this bloodless victory to seize these forts.

This battle ended the major fighting on the American continent and resulted in Cornwallis' surrender.

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