How did Paul Revere communicate with other colonists what happened in Boston on March 5, 1770?

Paul Revere rode on horseback to Lexington where he meet up with another rider.  He also had lanterns put in the tower of the North Church in Boston using the code 1 if by land 2 if by sea

Explanation:

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france.