British soldiers secretly began their march from Boston to Concord on the night of April 18, 1775. Their mission was to seize colonial military supplies stored in Concord and arrest revolutionaries. This movement ultimately led to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the start of armed conflict in the American Revolutionary War.
British and American soldiers exchanged fire in the Massachusetts towns of lexington and concord
The Siege of Boston began April 19, 1775. The battle was between the American colonies and the British. William Howe was the British commander, he saw that British position was indefensible and order his soldiers to withdraw from Boston.
John Pitcairn
Both battles occurred on April 19, 1775: first the Battle of Lexington (a British victory) and then the Battle of Concord (an American victory). Both battles were mainly caused by the Boston Massacre. Some people think the Americans attacked at Lexington for revenge. The Americans started retreating toward Concord, where they met reinforcements and were able to overpower the British soldiers.
British soldiers secretly began their march from Boston to Concord on the night of April 18, 1775. Their mission was to seize colonial military supplies stored in Concord and arrest revolutionaries. This movement ultimately led to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the start of armed conflict in the American Revolutionary War.
British and American soldiers exchanged fire in the Massachusetts towns of lexington and concord
I dont know the year, but it was 19 of April and in the 1770's
The Siege of Boston began April 19, 1775. The battle was between the American colonies and the British. William Howe was the British commander, he saw that British position was indefensible and order his soldiers to withdraw from Boston.
John Pitcairn
April 1776
Both battles occurred on April 19, 1775: first the Battle of Lexington (a British victory) and then the Battle of Concord (an American victory). Both battles were mainly caused by the Boston Massacre. Some people think the Americans attacked at Lexington for revenge. The Americans started retreating toward Concord, where they met reinforcements and were able to overpower the British soldiers.
This occurred on April 18, 1775 during Revere's ride from Boston to Lexington and on to Concord, MA. Actually, he said, "The regulars are coming."
April 19th, 1775. 1 year before The Declaration of Independence was signed at Philadelphia.
To destroy the military depot established at Concord by the Continental Congress and capture the rebel leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams.
On April 19, 1775, American soldiers exchanged gun fire with British soldiers in the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord ... These shots would soon become the first of the American Revolutionary War ...
In April of 1775, the purpose of the march from Boston to Concord (Massachusetts) by the British unit involved was twofold. According to their explicitly written orders, the British troops were to uncover and destroy arms that had been reported to be hidden somewhere in the town. Per oral instruction given to the commander, they were also to locate and arrest various patriot (or, rebel) leaders who were rumored to be hiding in Concord.