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It may be called the Battle of Bunker Hill, but it was acually faught on Breed's Hill just south east of Bunker Hill. Orignally the colonist made there way to Bunker Hill, when they got lost and wound up on Breeds Hill.
Boston had been occupied by the British army since 1768. Since May of 1774 Massachusetts had been under martial law under General Thomas Gage. After armed conflict with the colonialists started on April 19, 1775 at the Battle of Lexington and Concord Gage's forces had been besieged in Boston by 8,000 to 12,000 militia led mainly by General Artemas Ward. In May, the British garrison was increased by the arrival of about 4,500 additional troops and Major General Howe. Admiral Samuel Graves commanded the fleet within the harbor.
General Gage started work with his new generals on a plan to break the siege of Boston. They would use an amphibious assault to remove the Americans from the Dorchester Heights or take their headquarters at Cambridge. To thwart these plans, General Ward gave orders to General Israel Putnam to fortify Bunker Hill. The battle was a br.
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Why was the battle of breed hill and Bunker Hill important?
The colonists won it but it is important because that was one of the battles that led up to the American Revolution.
What are some important features leading up to the Battle of Bunker Hill?
what were some important features or events of the battle of bunker hill
Why was the battle of bunker and breeds hill important?
The colonists won it but it is important because that was one of the battles that led up to the American Revolution.
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill called that when it was fought at breeds hill?
Because that was where people thought the battle happened because it was more strategic than Breed's hill where the battle really took place.The Bunker Battle was fought on the hill so they call it Bunker Hill!
Where is bunker hill located in the revolutionary war?
It was a hill overlooking the city of Boston in Massachusetts. The Battle of Bunker Hill, however, was fought on a nearby Breed's Hill and was accidentally named the Battle of Bunker Hill because of the mix-up. Hope I helped... Yah... xD
Who lost the fight at Bunker Hill?
The Patriots lost the battle of Bunker hill because they were way outnumbered. But they stood up to them and fought.
Can you Use earthwork in a sentence about the battle of bunker hill?
During the Battle of Bunker Hill, American soldiers utilized earthwork fortifications to defend themselves against the British troops advancing up the hill.
What was the significance of Battle of Bunker Hill?
they there tryed so they gave up
What was the significance of battle of the Bunker Hill?
they there tryed so they gave up
What was significant of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
they there tryed so they gave up
What is the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
they there tryed so they gave up
Did the patriots win The Battle of Bunker Hill?
No, they won the battle. The battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on Breed Hill. The British won this skirmish. It was the first major confrontation between the British army and the Continental army. The commanders for the continental army were stationed on Bunker hill, because it offered the best vantage point.
