After the engagement at Concord, the British troops aimed to retreat to Boston.

After their confrontation with the colonial militia, they recognized that their mission to capture supplies had been unsuccessful and encountered growing resistance as they attempted to withdraw. Their retreat was characterized by ambushes from the Minutemen, who effectively used their familiarity with the landscape to execute surprise attacks. This tactical withdrawal emphasized the difficulties the British encountered in asserting control over the colonies. In the end, the retreat not only underscored the intensifying conflict but also reinforced colonial unity and resolve in the struggle for independence from British authority.