The Battles of Lexington and Concord

This article is about the Battles of Lexington and Concord

which were fought during the American Revolution. It discusses what happened when the British army started to retreat to Concord, but American militia forces took them on, making Benedict Arnold a hero in the war. It also examines the role of Paul Revere and the Patriot cause. In this article, we will learn about the important role of Revere and the Patriot militia.

Battles of Lexington and Concord

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were decisive events in the American Revolution. The battle was fought between the American and British forces. During the battle, a total of 73 British soldiers died and 174 were wounded. There were also 26 British soldiers who remained missing. Following their defeat at Concord, Lord Percy led the British troops back to Boston, where he summoned three major generals to lend their expertise. The British commander, Benedict Arnold, was believed to have learned about the raid from Margaret Kemble Gage, who was an American spy.

British troops retreated toward Lexington

In early April, 1775, British troops marched from Boston to Lexington and Concord to seize a weapon cache. As the unrest continued, the militias grew in strength. As a result, 700 British troops rushed to Lexington and Concord, with 400 in Concord and 100 in Lexington. The British were also interested in securing the North Bridge and Barrett Farm, and more than 200 troops were ordered to secure these locations.

American militia forces retaliated

On April 19, 1775, American militia forces in Massachusetts clashed with British soldiers at the towns of Lexington and Concord. The British troops retaliated and the war was officially started. The British forces were overwhelmed and the Americans quickly deployed militia forces to defend the town. However, there were serious consequences for both sides. American militia forces were killed during the battle. This incident has since made history as the first battle of the American Revolution.

Benedict Arnold was a hero on the American side

One of the key players in the Revolutionary War was the Connecticut militia captain Benedict Arnold. After the Battle of Lexington and Concord, Arnold led the militia north, fighting against British troops who were advancing to Boston. He was given a commission and coordinated with the Green Mountain Boys and Ethan Allen. He was injured during the battle at Ticonderoga, but later became a brigade general.

British troops were outnumbered

At the Battle of Lexington and Concord, British forces were outnumbered by about four to one. Despite their outnumbered size, the militiamen fired the first shots. They were outnumbered by four to one, but they managed to kill eight of them. Another eight were wounded. The British only suffered one casualty. The militiamen were outnumbered by a hundred regulars from three different companies. As the regulars began to break into companies, militiamen were forced to fight them off. This resulted in a battle where 400 militiamen faced about a hundred regulars from three different companies of King's troops. As a result, the regulars retreated across the North Bridge, and they eventually rejoined the main British force at Concord.