The initial skirmish at Lexington on April 19, 1775, resulted in a clear victory for the British forces.

Upon the arrival of British troops, they came across a small contingent of colonial militia, resulting in a short clash that led to the deaths of several militiamen. The British succeeded in scattering the colonial forces and proceeded on their way to Concord. While this encounter was a tactical win for the British, it catalyzed colonial resistance, sparking the American Revolution. This incident underscored the escalating tensions between Britain and the colonies, ultimately bringing them together in opposition to British authority.