The opening shots of the war occurred in these Massachusetts towns, marking the beginning of armed conflict between the American colonists and British forces.
Fought near Boston, this battle demonstrated that the American forces could stand up to the powerful British army, even though the British technically won the engagement.
The American victory at Saratoga is considered a turning point as it led to France formally entering the war as an ally of the United States.
General George Washington's daring crossing of the icy Delaware River and successful surprise attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton boosted American morale.
The decisive victory at Yorktown by American and French forces led by Washington and Rochambeau effectively ended the war, forcing the British to surrender.
A crucial American victory in South Carolina, where General Daniel Morgan's tactics proved instrumental in defeating the British forces.
Although a relatively small engagement, the American victory at Bennington weakened British forces and boosted colonial morale.
Despite suffering heavy casualties, the American forces under Nathanael Greene inflicted significant damage on the British, contributing to their ultimate withdrawal from the Carolinas.
A significant early battle where the British secured a victory, leading to the eventual capture of New York City.
Another success for Washington, who cleverly outmaneuvered British forces and achieved a morale-boosting victory.