Breeds Hill was lower and closer to the harbor.
Breeds Hill was lower and closer to the harbor.
Breeds Hill was lower and closer to the harbor.
Breeds Hill was lower and closer to the harbor.
The answer is Colonel William Prescott
Colonel Prescott and his men chose to fortify Breed's Hill instead of Bunker Hill because it offered a more strategic position for defending against British forces. Breed's Hill was closer to Boston, allowing them to better target British ships and troops. Additionally, the elevation provided a tactical advantage, enabling the American forces to inflict significant damage on the advancing British army during the Battle of Bunker Hill. The choice was also practical, as it was easier to fortify an area that was already partially cleared and accessible.
Captain Prescott (William Prescott) was an American colonel in the Revolutionary war who led the Minute Men to Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill. He is also known as the man who commanded his soldiers, "Do not shoot 'till you see the whites of their eyes".
The British landed Charlestown Peninsula. They began marching towards Boston via Breeds Hill. They were met by William Prescott and his men.
June 16, 1775
William Prescott was most famous for The Battle Of Bunker(Breeds) Hill. It was the first formal Battle of the American Revolution, it happened shortly after the shots had been fired at Lexington and Concord.
Under General Israel Putman and Col. William Prescott, 15,000 colonists, including 1/3 who were African-Americans, defended Breeds Hill. Two weeks later, General George Washington took command. It was Prescott who made the famous quote "don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes."
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Under General Israel Putman and Col. William Prescott, 15,000 colonists, including 1/3 who were African-Americans, defended Breeds Hill. Two weeks later, General George Washington took command. It was Prescott who made the famous quote "don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes."