In preparation for the Battle of Bunker Hill, colonial forces fortified positions on Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill, constructing earthworks to create defensive barriers. They gathered supplies, ammunition, and reinforcements, showcasing their growing organizational capabilities. Additionally, the colonial leadership, including figures like William Prescott, organized troops and established commands to enhance coordination. The battle, fought on June 17, 1775, demonstrated the colonists' resolve and ability to confront British forces, despite ultimately facing a costly defeat.
The continental army learned that the British planned to occupy the unoccupyed hills(Breeds Hill and Bunker Hill) that surrounded the city Boston.
Colenel William Prescott led them.
The battle of Bunker Hill was so important because it proved to the British, that the colonists could fight. On the other hand it told the colonist that the war would be hard to put up with.
The Americans were at the top of Bunker hill and the British were at the bottom.
The Battle of Bunker hill was the first major battle.it was technically a victory for Britain, but an emotional victory for the patroits because it took the british three tries to get to the hill, and only worked the third time because we ran out of ammunition
The Battle of Bunker Hill
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lack of ammunition
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The continental army learned that the British planned to occupy the unoccupyed hills(Breeds Hill and Bunker Hill) that surrounded the city Boston.
Colenel William Prescott led them.
were running out of ammo and stuff
The colonist soldiers were ordered to build earthworks
The Battle of Bunker Hill.
Britain and United States
They advised him to get tougher with the colonist.
Bunker Hill