On April 19, 1775, about 700 British troops marched from Boston to Concord as part of their mission to seize colonial military supplies.

This pivotal action sought to suppress the escalating discontent among the colonists. As the British forces moved forward, they faced opposition from local militias that had been warned of their advance. The clash at Concord led to intense fighting, signifying a crucial moment in the struggle for colonial resistance. Despite the British having a numerical advantage at first, the battle galvanized the colonists and garnered support for the larger movement toward independence, ultimately sparking the American Revolutionary War.