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The British captured Bunker Hill (or Breed's Hill) during the battle on June 17, 1775, primarily due to their superior numbers and military training. Although the American forces put up a fierce resistance and inflicted heavy casualties on the British, they eventually ran out of ammunition and were forced to retreat. The British aimed to seize the strategic high ground overlooking Boston, which they accomplished despite suffering significant losses, demonstrating the determination and resilience of the colonial militias. This battle marked a pivotal moment in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War.
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Which hill did Battle of Bunker Hill occur on?
the battle of bunker hill was on breed's hill. the british won.
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.
What was the hill called where the battle of bunker hill was fought?
the battle of bunker hill was really at breeds hill because in the middle of the night , the soldiers got confused, but when they arrived at breeds hill, they all thought they were at bunker hill.
Why did colonel Prescott and his men choose to fortify breeds hill ins ted of bunker hill?
Breeds Hill was lower and closer to the harbor.
Is bunker hill and breeds hill the same?
Breeds Hill and Bunker Hill are adjoining hills located in Boston. During the Revolutionary war, a battle that was fought on Breeds Hill was mistakenly identified as the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Why did the British end up capturing Bunker Hill or Breeds Hill?
Breeds hill
Why did British attack breeds hill?
The British wanted to attack bunker hill because from bunker hill all of Boston could be hit by cannon fire. However because of a mistake they attacked breeds hill thinking it was bunker hill.
Which hill did Battle of Bunker Hill occur on?
the battle of bunker hill was on breed's hill. the british won.
Who was at bunker hill and who was at breeds hill?
nobody they were at breeds hill in the morning
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.
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important for the colonist?
The continental army learned that the British planned to occupy the unoccupyed hills(Breeds Hill and Bunker Hill) that surrounded the city Boston.
What was the hill called where the battle of bunker hill was fought?
the battle of bunker hill was really at breeds hill because in the middle of the night , the soldiers got confused, but when they arrived at breeds hill, they all thought they were at bunker hill.
What state did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place?
The Battle of Bunker Hill was taken place in Boston, Massachusetts on breeds hill
Location of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
breeds hill=)
Where is breeds hill?
Adjoining Bunker Hill in Charlestown Massachusetts. Adjoining Bunker Hill in Charlestown Massachusetts.
Were Americans involved in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Yes, that is why there was a battle. The British wanted the "hill" and a group of Americans had it. They stood their ground so there was a battle. The importance of the hill was that it overlooked the harbor. Bunker Hill is also known as Breeds Hill.
How many battles were fought in the bunker hill?
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a single battle fought for control of the area during the Siege of Boston. The British was successful in capturing the hill, but the victory had little bearing on the siege.
