1775 – 1783
The war through which thirteen American colonies broke free from British rule and established the United States of America. Born from disputes over taxation, representation, and colonial rights, the Revolution transformed a colonial rebellion into a global conflict that redefined the nature of government and inspired democratic movements worldwide.
Chapter-by-chapter narrative with maps, primary sources, and key events.
Explore battles on a live map with a timeline slider and territory overlays.
Deep-dive into every major engagement — commanders, casualties, significance.
Biographical flip cards with real portraits, facts, and full biography pages.
Trace each figure's full life journey — birth, education, battles, and death — on a live map.
Scroll-driven visualization of casualties — each dot a thousand lives.
Weapons, war machines, and the military innovations that defined how this conflict was fought.
Cause-and-effect chains tracing the war's long shadow on history.
War crimes, massacres, and the darkest chapters of this conflict — documented for history.
The war through which thirteen American colonies broke free from British rule and established the United States of America. Born from disputes over taxation, representation, and colonial rights, the Revolution transformed a colonial rebellion into a global conflict that redefined the nature of government and inspired democratic movements worldwide.
The American Revolution was fought from 1775 to 1783.
The American Revolution was fought between Patriots and British.
An estimated 75,000 people died in The American Revolution, including roughly 50,000 military and 25,000 civilian deaths. Figures are scholarly estimates and vary by source.
Major engagements included Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Long Island, Valley Forge Encampment, and Battle of Brandywine.