The Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was a conflict between the American colonies and the British Empire. During the war, an estimated 25,000 British soldiers and sailors died, including those killed in action, those who died of disease, and those who were taken prisoner and died in captivity. Additionally, an estimated 20,000 loyalists were killed in the conflict.
The British suffered significant losses during the Revolutionary War. An estimated 25,000 British soldiers and sailors died, including those killed in action, those who died of disease, and those who were taken prisoner and died in captivity. Additionally, an estimated 20,000 loyalists were killed in the conflict.
The majority of British casualties occurred during the first two years of the war, with the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 accounting for the highest number of British deaths. Other significant battles that resulted in significant British losses include the Battle of Long Island (1776), the Battle of Saratoga (1777), and the Battle of Yorktown (1781).
The American colonies also suffered significant losses during the Revolutionary War. An estimated 25,000 American soldiers and sailors died, including those killed in action, those who died of disease, and those who were taken prisoner and died in captivity. Additionally, an estimated 10,000 civilians died in the conflict.
The majority of American casualties occurred during the later years of the war, with the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 accounting for the highest number of American deaths. Other significant battles that resulted in significant American losses include the Battle of Long Island (1776), the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775), and the Battle of Yorktown (1781).
In total, an estimated 25,000 British soldiers and sailors and 25,000 American soldiers and sailors died during the Revolutionary War. Additionally, an estimated 20,000 loyalists and 10,000 civilians were killed in the conflict. The majority of casualties occurred during the first two years of the war, with the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 accounting for the highest number of deaths.