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Bunker Hill was a battle of the American Revolutionary War that took place on June 17, 1775 during the Siege of Boston. General Putnam was in charge of the revolutionary forces. Major William Prescott was second in charge. Prescott is known as the officer who said: "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes!" Actually, the quote was made famous at the battle of bunker hill, the actual quote was used by the French
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∙ 9y agoHere's one: "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes" -William Prescott. Explained: The colonists were low on ammo, so they were trying to save it by getting almost 100% accuracy.
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∙ 8y agoDon't fire until you see the whites of their eyes! though the vast majority of combat took place on the adjacent Breed's Hill under the command of William Prescott.
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Is Bunker Hill the biggest hill?
no the battle of bunker hill was not even fought on bunker hill it was fought on the hill next to it but bunker hill was more famous so they called it "The Battle of Bunker Hill"
What battle was associated with the quote Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes?
This was the Battle of Breeds/Bunker Hill fought in Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.
How did the battle of bunker hill change Britain and 347 view of the colonists?
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought June 17, ... the Battle of Bunker Hill did not change the strategic situation around ... British Battles: Battle of Bunker Hill;
Who was the captains in battle of Bunker Hill?
the battle of bunker hill was a place were it took place on the breeds hill not the battle of bunker hill the captaind were for british general william howe and for americans colonel william that is all the captain today for battle of bunker hill.
Where was the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Answer: The site of the Battle of Bunker Hill was near Boston.
What two famous quotes are from the Battle of Bunker Hill?
One famous qoute from Bunker Hill was, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
Is Bunker Hill the biggest hill?
no the battle of bunker hill was not even fought on bunker hill it was fought on the hill next to it but bunker hill was more famous so they called it "The Battle of Bunker Hill"
What city does bunkers hill overlook?
Bunker Hill is a hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The town is a neighborhood in Boston, and is most famous for the Revolutionary War battle that took place close to there, the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Why is the Bunker Hill monument famous?
It's where the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought between the British soldiers and American colonists.
How did the battle of bunker of Bunker Hill change british expectations about the war?
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought June 17, ... the Battle of Bunker Hill did not change the strategic situation around ... British Battles: Battle of Bunker Hill;
What battle was associated with the quote Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes?
This was the Battle of Breeds/Bunker Hill fought in Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.
The British learned that defeating the Americans would not be easy after the British won the?
Battle of Bunker Hill.
How did the battle of Bunker Hill change the British expectations about the war?
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought June 17, ... the Battle of Bunker Hill did not change the strategic situation around ... British Battles: Battle of Bunker Hill;
How did the battle of bunker hill change Britain and 347 view of the colonists?
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought June 17, ... the Battle of Bunker Hill did not change the strategic situation around ... British Battles: Battle of Bunker Hill;
Who was the captains in battle of Bunker Hill?
the battle of bunker hill was a place were it took place on the breeds hill not the battle of bunker hill the captaind were for british general william howe and for americans colonel william that is all the captain today for battle of bunker hill.
Where was the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Answer: The site of the Battle of Bunker Hill was near Boston.
Was George Washington in the the battle of bunker hill?
George Washington was not in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
