Military victories were essential in helping America win its independence from Britain. Early successes gave the Patriots ...

Explore major battles, declarations, and treaties from 1765–1783. Learn how colonists defeated the British Empire.

As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment — or more — to remember why ...

NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment — or more — to remember why. Start with the very name. “There’s something ...

Napoleon faced the combined might of the Sixth Coalition (Russia, Austria, Prussia, Sweden) near Leipzig, in what would prove ...

On June 23, 1775, Londoners focused on enjoying a regatta, not fretting about a brewing rebellion.

On December 6, 1861, a special dispatch from Stanford, Kentucky to the Louisville Daily Journal warned that a sizeable ...

The American Revolution was not decided at Bunker Hill. But in that spring of 1775 the rebels proved they had the drive to gain their independence.

Americans celebrate the emancipation of 250,000 slaves in Texas, while July 4th is a celebration of American independence, ...

Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages, how ...