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The '''Battle of Bunker Hill''', occasionally referred to as the '''Battle of Breed's Hill''', was an event that took place on June 17, 1775, during the early stages of the [[American Revolutionary War]]. The battle is named after the adjacent Bunker Hill, which was peripherally involved in the battle and was the original objective of both colonial and British troops. It was during this battle that [[British Army|British]] major [[John Pitcairn]] was assassinated by [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. | The '''Battle of Bunker Hill''', occasionally referred to as the '''Battle of Breed's Hill''', was an event that took place on June 17, 1775, during the early stages of the [[American Revolutionary War]]. The battle is named after the adjacent Bunker Hill, which was peripherally involved in the battle and was the original objective of both colonial and British troops. It was during this battle that [[British Army|British]] major [[John Pitcairn]] was assassinated by [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]]. | ||
==Prelude== | |||
The Continental Army was marching for Boston, and encamped on the hills near Charlestown. There had been some disagreement within the command as to where they had to camp, on Breed's or on Bunker Hill, with [[Israel Putnam]] arguing that Breed's Hill was too close to British artillery. | |||
The artillery began bombarding the position, and killed several American soldiers. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 15 December 2012
The Battle of Bunker Hill, occasionally referred to as the Battle of Breed's Hill, was an event that took place on June 17, 1775, during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. The battle is named after the adjacent Bunker Hill, which was peripherally involved in the battle and was the original objective of both colonial and British troops. It was during this battle that British major John Pitcairn was assassinated by Connor.
Prelude
The Continental Army was marching for Boston, and encamped on the hills near Charlestown. There had been some disagreement within the command as to where they had to camp, on Breed's or on Bunker Hill, with Israel Putnam arguing that Breed's Hill was too close to British artillery.
The artillery began bombarding the position, and killed several American soldiers.
Gallery
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Battle for Bunker Hill concept.
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Connor with the Continental Army at the battle of Bunker Hill
Reference