Siege of Boston

1775-04-19 - 1776-03-17

Continental Army besieges British-held Boston; ends with the British evacuation.

Entities involved

American

United States — Continental Army under Washington

British

Great Britain — British garrison

Related events (1 degree away • 2 degrees away)

1776

Siege of Boston

Battle of Bunker Hill

People

George Washington

Commander-in-Chief, Takes command of the Continental Army American