American forces

Definition

American forces refers to the military units and individuals who fought on the side of the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. They were made up of soldiers from various backgrounds, including regular army troops, militias, and volunteers.

Related terms

Continental Army: The Continental Army was the official army established by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 under General George Washington.

Militias: These were local groups of citizen-soldiers who were called upon to defend their communities during times of conflict.

Minutemen: Minutemen were members of colonial militias who pledged to be ready for battle at a minute's notice. They played an important role in early battles such as Lexington and Concord.