The Revolutionary War won independence for the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
Fighting began at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. The American victory at Saratoga in 1777 helped bring France into the war, and the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781 led to the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
Key Facts
- Commander: General George Washington
- Turning point: Saratoga, 1777
- Decisive victory: Yorktown, 1781
- Result: American independence
Remembering Those Who Served
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