Author Archives: Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

About Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

Rebecca Beatrice Brooks is the author and publisher of the History of Massachusetts Blog. Rebecca is a journalist and history writer who got her start in journalism working for small-town newspapers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire after she graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in journalism. She is a member of the American Historical Association, Historic Salem Inc, the Danvers Historical Society, the Salisbury Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents. Visit this site's About page to find out more about Rebecca.

Revolutionary War Battles. Top left: Battle of Bunker Hill. Top right: Death of Montgomery at Quebec. Bottom left: Battle of Cowpens. Bottom right: Moonlight Battle

Revolutionary War Battles

In total, more than 1,500 Revolutionary War battles occurred during the American Revolution. These skirmishes and battles occurred in all thirteen colonies. The first battles occurred in Massachusetts but the… Read more »

Soldier and Officer of the 27th Regiment of Foot in the British Army

British Soldiers in the Revolutionary War

British soldiers in the Revolutionary War served in the British army, which fought for Great Britain. These soldiers were considered some of the most skilled, experienced and professional soldiers around… Read more »

"Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown" by John Trumball circa 1819-20. Painting depicting the British surrendering to French and American troops in Yorktown.

The British Army in the Revolutionary War

The British army fought for Great Britain in the Revolutionary War and was considered the most well-trained and disciplined army in the world. The army served for the entire eight… Read more »

Coat of Arms of Great Britain, 1714-1801

Great Britain in the American Revolution

Great Britain is one of many countries who fought in the Revolutionary War in the late 18th century. Great Britain was once a part of the powerful and expansive British… Read more »

The Gadsden Flag was the first Marine flag and was flown by the American navy during the Revolution War

Who Fought in the Revolutionary War?

Many countries besides Great Britain and the United States took part in the Revolutionary War during the American Revolution. Some served as belligerents (a nation or person lawfully engaged in… Read more »