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The Americans were at the top of Bunker hill and the British were at the bottom.
The Americans leaders were: at Breed's Hill Col. William Prescott. At Bunker Hill Gen. Israel Putnam. The British leaders were: The general who ordered the assault: Thomas Gage. The general who carried out the assault: sir William Howe. The general who supported Howe after his assault was twice repulsed by reinforcing the British attacking forces by 400 fresh troops: sir Henry Clinton
Battle of Bunker Hill.
the british learned that the Americans are not to be trifled with
The British fought with Americans that rebelled aganist them.
The British forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill, fought on June 17, 1775, were led by Major General William Howe, who commanded the overall operation. Key figures included Brigadier General John Burgoyne, who played a significant role in the assault, and Colonel William Smith, who commanded the troops during the battle. The British troops primarily consisted of regular Army soldiers and loyalist militia, tasked with quelling the colonial rebellion in Massachusetts.
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Battle of Bunker Hill.
British General Gage, having been stung already by American militia men ordered General William Howe to assault and capture Bunker Hill. How and his troops arrived there on June 17, 1775.