The American Revolutionary War began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, where British troops searched for militia stockpiled weapons and supplies. The battles resulted in casualties on both sides and ignited the war that established the United States. The famous “shot heard around the world” started the conflict, and the […]
The War of 1812 was fought between the US and England for various reasons, including British support for Native American tribes and US desire for more territory. Major battles included Queenston Heights, Lake Erie, Thames, Horseshoe Bend, and New Orleans, with the British retaining control of eastern Canada and the US eventually defeating the British […]