In the poem Paul ride where did fighting take place?

In the poem "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the fighting takes place in various towns in Massachusetts during the midnight of April 18, 1775, as the British military attempts to capture the American leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock, who are staying in Lexington and Concord.

Here are the locations mentioned in the poem where fighting occurred during Paul Revere's ride:

1. Lexington: The British troops first clashed with the American militia in Lexington. This was the site of the "shot heard 'round the world" when the British fired on the militia, marking the start of the American Revolution.

2. Concord: The fighting continued as the British troops marched to Concord, where they sought to destroy American military supplies. The Americans resisted the British advance and engaged in skirmishes and battles, forcing the British to retreat back to Boston.

3. Menotomy (present-day Arlington, Massachusetts): The British troops faced strong resistance from the Americans in Menotomy, where a significant battle took place. The Americans used guerrilla warfare tactics to harass the British during their retreat.

4. Cambridge and Charlestown: The British troops were further harassed by American forces as they retreated through Cambridge and Charlestown, leading to additional fighting and casualties.

Throughout Paul Revere's ride, he travels from Boston to Lexington and Concord to warn the Americans of the British advance and mobilizes the militia to resist the British military. The fighting mentioned in the poem refers to the initial clashes between the British and American forces that ignited the American Revolution.