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Where is breeds hill?
Adjoining Bunker Hill in Charlestown Massachusetts. Adjoining Bunker Hill in Charlestown Massachusetts.
Where was the Battle of Bunker hill actual take place?
The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which was peripherally involved in the battle. It was the original objective of both the colonial and British troops, though the majority of combat took place on the adjacent hill which later became known as Breed's Hill.
Why did colonel prescott and his men choose to fortify breed hill instead of bunker hill?
Breeds Hill was lower and closer to the harbor.
Who were the people who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The Americans and Brittish.Place:On the Charlestown Peninsula on the North side of Boston Harbour.Combatants: British troops of the Boston garrison against troops of the American Continental Army.Generals: Major General Howe against General Artemas Ward and General Israel PutnamSize of the armies: 2,400 British troops against 1,500 Americans.Uniforms, arms and equipment: The British grenadiers, light infantry and battalion company men wore red coats, the headgear of the companies, bearskin fronted mitre caps, tricorne hats and caps, and were armed with muskets and bayonets. The British had light guns and were supported by the heavy guns of the fleet. The Americans were armed with muskets or whatever firearms they could obtain, a few bayonets and some light guns.Winner: While the British drove the Americans from the Charlestown peninsula it was with heavy loss. The battle was at the time considered to be an American defeat but has since been lifted to the ranks of a heroic stands against forces of oppression.British Regiments:The flank companies (grenadiers and light companies) of the 4th, 10th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 35th, 59th, 63rd and 65th.FOR MORE visit:http//www.brittishbattles.com
Where is the USS Yorktown CVS 10?
The USS Yorktown (Formally CV-10) is at Patriots Point Marine Museum on Charlestown, SC harbor (Mt.Pleasent, SC).
Who won the battle of Charlestown?
The British
What year british capture charlestown?
July 15, 1781
the british faced a __ retreat from concord back to boston?
As the British retreated back into the city, militiamen blocked off the thin land bridges to Boston and Charlestown, called Boston neck and Charlestown neck, to prevent the British troops from conducting anymore raids on the nearby countryside.
Why was it hard for the Americans to retreat from bunker hill?
a) Bunker Hill was higher than the land around it. b) The retreat had to take place across Charlestown Neck, which was narrow. c) British forces were behind Bunker Hill at Charlestown Neck. d) Bunker Hill was on an island. Answer is: C) British forces were behind bunker hill in Charlestown Neck.
Why would both the British and the colonists have wanted to control the Charlestown Peninsula?
because i dont know....
What Happened during the battle of Charleston?
I believe that British captured Charlestown. British defeated Gates at Camden, Americans won at King Mountains.
Where is the Charlestown Branch Library in Charlestown located?
The address of the Charlestown Branch Library is: 179 Main Street, Charlestown, 02129 3299
Where is the Charlestown Historical Society in Charlestown Rhode Island located?
The address of the Charlestown Historical Society is: Po Box 100, Charlestown, RI 02813
How did the battle of Sullivan's island affect the American revolution?
It was the first effort by the British to capture Charlestown, it proved unsuccessful.
Where is the Charlestown Historical Society Incorporated in Charlestown Massachusetts located?
The address of the Charlestown Historical Society Incorporated is: Po Box 291776, Charlestown, MA 02129-0215
Where is the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library in Charlestown located?
The address of the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library is: 51 Clark Road, Charlestown, 47111 1972
How did the battle of Bunker Hill start?
The British landed Charlestown Peninsula. They began marching towards Boston via Breeds Hill. They were met by William Prescott and his men.
