Predominantly defensive in nature and largely reactionary to the British, Patriot forces from 1775-1783 were ultimately able to secure American Independence by simply keeping armies in the field long enough to convince European allies to join the fight against the British Crown.
Dan Davis of the American Battlefield Trust details George Washington's military strategy during the American Revolution.
The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
