Peter Fitzgerald

On June 28th 1778 a battle occurred in the American Revolutionary War that caused one of the greater casualties and losses for both sides, but also didn’t end in victory in the short term for either side. The battle in question is the Battle of Monmouth. At the outset of battle 11,000 Americans soldiers under … Read more

During the American Revolutionary War between 1775 and 1783 the Americans united to oust the British and gain independence. During the early years of the war there were decisive victories on both sides, but who was to win the Battle of Long Island (also known as the battle of Brooklyn). The Battle of Long Island … Read more

The Battle of Lexington and Concord is officially the very first battle of the American Revolutionary War that eventually saw America gain independence from Britain. This battle is pivotal, not because it changed the face of the war, but more because it is the opening battle in a war that would eventually change the world. … Read more

There have been many well known and lesser known battles that made a huge impact on the American Revolutionary War but the Battle of Guilford Courthouse is more. The Battle of Guildford Courthouse was a small battle that ended up shaping the outcome of the history of America. The Battle of Guilford Courthouse happened in … Read more

Germantown is a neighbourhood of Philadelphia and in the American Revolutionary War, known as the American War of Independence a great battle between the United States and the British occurred. The Battle of Germantown occurred on the 4th of October in the year 1777, it was a battle that had short lived consequences but was … Read more

The Battle of Cowpens was a battle that happened during the American Revolutionary War and marked a turning point for the American forces in regaining colonies from the British. The battle occurred on the 17th January in the year 1781, some 6 years after the American Revolutionary War started, it was a major battle and … Read more

The Battle of Camden doesn’t refer to a battle at Camden market in London; it actually refers to a battle in the American Revolutionary War between the British and Americans in north Camden, South Carolina. This battle happened on the 16th August in the year 1878. This battle pitched the commander Lord Charles Cornwallis on … Read more

The Battle of Bunker Hill was a battle between the British and Americans during the American Revolutionary War on Breeds Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts. This battle happened on the 17th June in the year 1775 so was very early on in this history changing conflict. Many may not know of The Battle of Bunker Hill, … Read more