The British Army's infantry were nicknamed "redcoats" and sometimes "devils" by the colonists. They had occupied Boston since 1768 and had been augmented by See more

It was important to the early American government that an image of British fault and American innocence be maintained for this first battle of the war. The history of Patriot preparations, intelligence, warning signals, and uncertainty about the first shot was rarely … See more

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Lexington
Although often styled a battle, in reality, the engagement at Lexington was a minor brush or skirmish. As … See more

In the morning, Boston was surrounded by a huge militia army, numbering over 15,000, which had marched from throughout New … See more

Patriots' Day, an observed legal holiday is celebrated annually in honor of the battle in Massachusetts. It is recognized by that state, as well as by See more

1. ^ The exact number of militia on the Lexington common when the clash occurred is a matter of debate. Coburn, pp. 165–167, … See more