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Battle of Concord and Lexington


             The Battle at Lexington marked the start of an unbelievable April day. No one realized it at the time, but this small skirmish was the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Lexington and Concord is extremely significant due to the mystery of who initiated the war. Primary sources say the Americans instigated it, and I must affirm that. The British perspective is more viable.
             Colonel Smith and large number of the King's troops set out on a mission to demolish any and all means the colony had to protect itself. Their mission was to destroy all ammunition, artillery, tents, gunpowder, and guns that were available.
             The British and the American leaders both agreed that the mission was a secret. Neither the British nor the Americans have admitted to firing the first shot. This is probably because neither party knew who fired the first shot. These two sources from the front lines clearly show that the British had an intention however did not succeed. Undoubtedly both sides suffered many casualties.
             The two accounts, one by Joseph Warren, the President, and the other by Lieutenant-Colonel, F. Smith, what happened that day have similarities yet their differences at the same time. Neither account agrees on the first shot, however, both accounts agree on the intent of the British. In attempting to recreate that day, it would be nearly impossible to create an accurate reenactment of the day with these two accounts. Two reenactments could be created without any problem, however this is not the case. With the numerous different things that happened on that fatal day it may never be clear as to what exactly occurred.
             To find out what the historic truth, I would have to come across reliable diaries and journals. These journals and dairies would have to be written as if no one were to read them, because no one would deceive themselves. These historical documents should also be from trustworthy and important people, like the military leader or .


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