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{{Dialogue3|Putnam|I don't care much for your excuses, gentlemen. We should be building on Bunker Hill. Breed's is closer to the city, but it is also closer to their artillery!|Prescott|Our orders came from men so divorced from the situation, we are compelled by reason to employ our own faculties to make a proper determination.|Were that I could understand even '''half''' that nonsense you just uttered.|What's not to understand?! I'm trying to ensure our victory!|William Prescott arguing with Israel Putnam, 1775.|Assassin's Creed III}} | |||
'''William Prescott''' (20 February 1726 – 13 October 1795) was a [[Continental Army]] colonel during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. | '''William Prescott''' (20 February 1726 – 13 October 1795) was a [[Continental Army]] colonel during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. | ||
When it was discovered that [[British Army|British troops]] were planning to take [[Dorchester Heights]] and [[Charlestown]] during the [[Siege of Boston]], Prescott was chosen to lead the rebels onto the Charlestown peninsula and build fortifications at [[Bunker Hill]] on the night of 16 June 1775. When he arrived, he chose to build the fortifications at [[Breed's Hill]] instead. | When it was discovered that [[British Army|British troops]] were planning to take [[Dorchester Heights]] and [[Charlestown]] during the [[Siege of Boston]], Prescott was chosen to lead the rebels onto the Charlestown peninsula and build fortifications at [[Bunker Hill]] on the night of 16 June 1775. When he arrived, he chose to build the fortifications at [[Breed's Hill]] instead. | ||
Breed's Hill was closer to [[Boston]] than Bunker Hill, making it easier to fire artillery at the city. However, it was also easier for the British forces in Boston to fire back. It is possible that Prescott failed to notice the vulnerability of the position, since the fortifications were built in the dark of the night. | Breed's Hill was closer to [[Boston]] than Bunker Hill, making it easier to fire artillery at the city. However, it was also easier for the British forces in Boston to fire back. It is possible that Prescott failed to notice the vulnerability of the position, since the fortifications were built in the dark of the night. As the [[Battle of Bunker Hill]] broke out the following day, Prescott and the commanders argued with General [[Israel Putnam]] over the site of the fortifications. | ||
Although the rebels were eventually forced to retreat | Although the rebels were eventually forced to retreat, the British lost many of their men, including officers. Thanks to Prescott, the rebel troops remained well-disciplined, proving their worth against the British Army. | ||
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Revision as of 18:31, 29 May 2015
- Putnam: "I don't care much for your excuses, gentlemen. We should be building on Bunker Hill. Breed's is closer to the city, but it is also closer to their artillery!"
- Prescott: "Our orders came from men so divorced from the situation, we are compelled by reason to employ our own faculties to make a proper determination."
- Putnam: "Were that I could understand even half that nonsense you just uttered."
- Prescott: "What's not to understand?! I'm trying to ensure our victory!"
- —William Prescott arguing with Israel Putnam, 1775.[src]
William Prescott (20 February 1726 – 13 October 1795) was a Continental Army colonel during the American Revolutionary War.
When it was discovered that British troops were planning to take Dorchester Heights and Charlestown during the Siege of Boston, Prescott was chosen to lead the rebels onto the Charlestown peninsula and build fortifications at Bunker Hill on the night of 16 June 1775. When he arrived, he chose to build the fortifications at Breed's Hill instead.
Breed's Hill was closer to Boston than Bunker Hill, making it easier to fire artillery at the city. However, it was also easier for the British forces in Boston to fire back. It is possible that Prescott failed to notice the vulnerability of the position, since the fortifications were built in the dark of the night. As the Battle of Bunker Hill broke out the following day, Prescott and the commanders argued with General Israel Putnam over the site of the fortifications.
Although the rebels were eventually forced to retreat, the British lost many of their men, including officers. Thanks to Prescott, the rebel troops remained well-disciplined, proving their worth against the British Army.