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Glastonbury famous hill?
Glastonbury Tor is a famous hill at Glastonbury in the English county of Somerset.
Who led the colonist in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Colenel William Prescott led them.
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill called the Battle of Bunker Hill if it took place on breed's hill?
Breed's Hill, or Charleston Hill, is part of the overall structure of Bunker Hill, being the closest part of the peninsula to the Charles River, across which is central Boston. The American commander, Colonel William Prescott, had actually been ordered to build his fortifications on Bunker Hill, and opted for the closer position to the river. In retreating, the colonials crossed Bunker Hill moving up the peninsula to the northwest. (see related map link)
Why did the Norman knights find it so hard to break through the shield wall formed by the English huscarls?
The shieldwall was an excellent defensive formation. It vaguely resembles the Greek phalanx, in that the men work together with their shields to block enemy attacks. Additionally, the English were on the top of a low hill. So the Normans had to go up the hill just to get to the English, which is a difficult task.
Who was British fighting in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775 on Breed's Hill, as part of the Siege of Boston during the American Revolutionary War. General Israel Putnam was in charge of the revolutionary forces, while Major-General William Howe commanded the British forces.
What did William do during the Battle to help him win?
they ran up a hill three time and then the English came down when the Normandy came down and on the last run there was a ambush
What is the birth name of William Joseph Hill?
William Joseph Hill's birth name is William Joseph Hill Jr..
How was William a good leader?
William was very well prepared which made him a good leader, he did the very clever trick of retreating down the hill!
When was James William Hill born?
James William Hill was born in 1953.
When was William G. Hill born?
William G. Hill was born in 1940.
When did George William Hill die?
George William Hill died in 1914.
When did Arthur William Hill die?
Arthur William Hill died in 1941.
When did William Hill Brown die?
William Hill Brown died in 1793.
When was William Hill Brown born?
William Hill Brown was born in 1765.
When did William Ebsworth Hill die?
William Ebsworth Hill died in 1895.
When was William Hill - bookmaker - created?
William Hill - bookmaker - was created in 1934.
When was William Hill - businessman - born?
William Hill - businessman - was born in 1903.
