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Connor returned to Breed's Hill as Putnam was delivering his famous "Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes" speech to his troops. Putnam and Connor sighted Pitcairn behind British lines. Putnam suggested circling around or waiting until the British lines were thinned out, but Connor sensed urgency and opted for a direct approach. | Connor returned to Breed's Hill as Putnam was delivering his famous "Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes" speech to his troops. Putnam and Connor sighted Pitcairn behind British lines. Putnam suggested circling around or waiting until the British lines were thinned out, but Connor sensed urgency and opted for a direct approach. | ||
The | The British Army had the upper hand with better organisation and discipline, keeping the [[Continental Army|Continental]] troops pinned down with volley fire. Small pockets of Patriot fighters hid behind cover and returned intermittent fire. Connor succeeded in crossing the battlefield and infiltrated the British camp via a side path and cliff. From there, he assassinated Pitcairn, forcing the Redcoats to withdraw and bringing an end to the Battle of Bunker Hill. | ||
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Revision as of 05:40, 5 March 2013
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. The Assassin Connor arrived at Breed's Hill to seek out John Pitcairn, who was leading the British troops. Despite Putnam's cynicism, Connor survived a dash through Charlestown under bombardment, swam out into the bay and sank two British ships to stop the barrage.
Battle
Connor returned to Breed's Hill as Putnam was delivering his famous "Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes" speech to his troops. Putnam and Connor sighted Pitcairn behind British lines. Putnam suggested circling around or waiting until the British lines were thinned out, but Connor sensed urgency and opted for a direct approach.
The British Army had the upper hand with better organisation and discipline, keeping the Continental troops pinned down with volley fire. Small pockets of Patriot fighters hid behind cover and returned intermittent fire. Connor succeeded in crossing the battlefield and infiltrated the British camp via a side path and cliff. From there, he assassinated Pitcairn, forcing the Redcoats to withdraw and bringing an end to the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Aftermath
The battle resulted in heavy casualties for both sides. The Patriots withdrew from the battlefield to focus their efforts around Boston. Connor warned Putnam that there was a bigger threat, revealing a letter he retrieved from Pitcairn: a plot to assassinate George Washington.
Gallery
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Patriots shelled by British artillery. -
Connor and Israel Putnam at Bunker Hill. -
Putnam delivering his speech. -
Connor observing Pitcairn's camp on Moulton Hill. -
Connor moving across the battlefield.
Reference