Timeline of the Revolutionary War

America emerged from the Revolutionary War as an independent nation, but it took many difficult battles over many years for independence to be achieved. Budding historians will discover the compelling stories behind the defining moments of the Revolutionary War, from Lexington and Concord to Yorktown. Readers are aided in their exploration by two distinct type of timelines. A general timeline outlines the major events in a comprehensive manner, and each chapter features a timeline to highlight the important dates covered within those pages. This gripping narrative about the people and places that played an important role in America’s fight for independence won’t easily be forgotten.