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The British military, under the command of General Thomas Gage, moved their soldiers to the Charlestown Peninsula opposite Boston during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. This strategic positioning aimed to fortify their defenses and make it more challenging for colonial forces to launch an attack from the land. The placement of troops on the peninsula ultimately led to significant confrontations, including the Battle of Bunker Hill.

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