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The '''Battles of Lexington and Concord''' were the first skirmishes of the [[American Revolutionary War]]. Fought on 19 April 1775, [[British Army|British Regulars]] marched from [[Boston]] to destroy [[Continental Army|Patriot]] weapons and supplies. | The '''Battles of Lexington and Concord''' were the first skirmishes of the [[American Revolutionary War]]. Fought on 19 April 1775, [[British Army|British Regulars]] marched from [[Boston]] to destroy [[Continental Army|Patriot]] weapons and supplies. | ||
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==Prelude== | ==Prelude== | ||
The Patriots have gathered intelligence that [[John Pitcairn]] was readying an assault on [[Lexington]], where [[Samuel Adams]] and [[John Hancock]] were sheltered, and afterward planned on destroying the weapons and supplies at [[Concord]]. Paul Revere invited the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] to help and he accepted due to Pitcairn's involvement. | The Patriots have gathered intelligence that [[John Pitcairn]] was readying an assault on [[Lexington]], where [[Samuel Adams]] and [[John Hancock]] were sheltered, and afterward planned on destroying the weapons and supplies at [[Concord]]. Paul Revere invited the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] to help and he accepted due to Pitcairn's involvement.<ref name="Midnight Ride">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Midnight Ride]]</ref> | ||
Revere revealed his plan to cross the Charles River and warn the militia, while [[William Dawes]] would do the same on an overland route and [[Robert Newman]] would to light the [[Lanterns|lantern]] at [[Old North Church|Christ Church]] to indicate whether the [[United Kingdom|British]] would come by land or by sea. | Revere revealed his plan to cross the Charles River and warn the militia, while [[William Dawes]] would do the same on an overland route and [[Robert Newman]] would to light the [[Lanterns|lantern]] at [[Old North Church|Christ Church]] to indicate whether the [[United Kingdom|British]] would come by land or by sea.<ref name="Midnight Ride" /> | ||
After completing their mission, managing to only be confronted by the British once, Connor and Revere came to Lexington to warn Hancock and Adams that Pitcairn intended to kill them. Hancock and Adams left Lexington and Revere and Dawes travelled to Concord. Connor stayed in Lexington to help [[John Parker]] organize the militia's defence. By morning, the British, and Pitcairn, had arrived in Lexington and the two forces stood off. | After completing their mission, managing to only be confronted by the British once, Connor and Revere came to Lexington to warn Hancock and Adams that Pitcairn intended to kill them. Hancock and Adams left Lexington and Revere and Dawes travelled to Concord. Connor stayed in Lexington to help [[John Parker]] organize the militia's defence.<ref name="Midnight Ride" /> By morning, the British, and Pitcairn, had arrived in Lexington and the two forces stood off.<ref name="Lexington and Concord">''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Lexington and Concord]]</ref> | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 16.png|thumb|250px|Connor directing the Concord militia]] | [[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 16.png|thumb|250px|left|Connor directing the Concord militia]] | ||
At the beginning of the battle, Parker tried to keep his men in position, but many of them fled at the first shots, causing Parker to send Connor to Concord with a letter to [[James Barrett]]. After a short engagement, the Patriots retreated to Concord to meet up with the rest of the militia, with the British marching behind them. | At the beginning of the battle, Parker tried to keep his men in position, but many of them fled at the first shots, causing Parker to send Connor to Concord with a letter to [[James Barrett]]. After a short engagement, the Patriots retreated to Concord to meet up with the rest of the militia, with the British marching behind them.<ref name="Lexington and Concord" /> | ||
The two forces fought again at Concord, with the Patriots under Connor's command holding | The two forces fought again at Concord, with the Patriots under Connor's command holding Old [[North Bridge]] until the Regulars retreated. The Patriots followed, inflicting major losses along the road back to Boston.<ref name="Lexington and Concord" /> | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
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In July 1776, the [[Declaration of Independence]] was signed and the [[United States]] of America was formed. | In July 1776, the [[Declaration of Independence]] was signed and the [[United States]] of America was formed. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:31, 11 May 2026
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first skirmishes of the American Revolutionary War. Fought on 19 April 1775, British Regulars marched from Boston to destroy Patriot weapons and supplies.
However, the Patriots learned of this plot and sent several riders, including Paul Revere and William Dawes, to warn local militia, who then fought against the Regulars to win the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Prelude[edit | edit source]
The Patriots have gathered intelligence that John Pitcairn was readying an assault on Lexington, where Samuel Adams and John Hancock were sheltered, and afterward planned on destroying the weapons and supplies at Concord. Paul Revere invited the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton to help and he accepted due to Pitcairn's involvement.[1]
Revere revealed his plan to cross the Charles River and warn the militia, while William Dawes would do the same on an overland route and Robert Newman would to light the lantern at Christ Church to indicate whether the British would come by land or by sea.[1]
After completing their mission, managing to only be confronted by the British once, Connor and Revere came to Lexington to warn Hancock and Adams that Pitcairn intended to kill them. Hancock and Adams left Lexington and Revere and Dawes travelled to Concord. Connor stayed in Lexington to help John Parker organize the militia's defence.[1] By morning, the British, and Pitcairn, had arrived in Lexington and the two forces stood off.[2]
Battle[edit | edit source]
At the beginning of the battle, Parker tried to keep his men in position, but many of them fled at the first shots, causing Parker to send Connor to Concord with a letter to James Barrett. After a short engagement, the Patriots retreated to Concord to meet up with the rest of the militia, with the British marching behind them.[2]
The two forces fought again at Concord, with the Patriots under Connor's command holding Old North Bridge until the Regulars retreated. The Patriots followed, inflicting major losses along the road back to Boston.[2]
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
As a result of the conflict, the Patriots—while defeated at Lexington—had won the first engagement of the Revolutionary War. At the news of the battle, the militia started to grow as the colonies sent men and supplies to the Second Continental Congress.
Adams swelled support by spreading rumours that the British troops fired first, although no one knew for sure who started the battle.
In July 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed and the United States of America was formed.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Forsaken (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed III – The Midnight Ride
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed III – Lexington and Concord
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