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Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill (or Battle of Breed's Hill) was one of the most important battles of the American Revolution. It took place on June 17, 1775, around Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
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They were fighting from high ground, where previously they dug entrenchments.
In the Battle of Bunker Hill who was the British leader?
General Thomas Gage was the British leader of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
How many battles were fought and what were the results of those battles bunker hill?
There were 3 battles fought at Bunker Hill and 2 were won by the colonists and 1 by the British
Why did the Battle of Bunker Hill happen?
They called it Battle Of Bunker Hill because the British intended to go there but they messed up with their mapping skills and went to Breeds Hill. They named the war " Battle Of Bunker Hill" but it was really on Breeds hill.
I am studying this in social studies but can't find the answer exactly. I think it was that the Patriots were waiting for the British to start the first big battle of many...other thatn that...IDK
What Of the American revolution an adverb phrase?
The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION an adverb phrase!
Who was the first person to be killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
American General Warren. Out of the 2,400 soldiers, 115 died, 305 were wounded, and around 35 were captured.
Who was victorios at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The Battle of Bunker Hill, also known as Breeds Hill, started on June 17, 1775. The Patriots had started to fortify Bunker Hill, an American post overlooking Boston, in preparation of a skirmish with the British General Gage and his troops. Finally, Gage received his orders to take down the Patriot outpost but decided to do it through a frontal assault. American marksmen, delighted with their luck, licked the British troops as they staggered up the fort. Gage, naively insisted on repeating the frontal assault twice more until the fort was overrun by the British due to a shortage of ammunition on the Patriots' side. Even though the Battle of Bunker Hill is officially counted as a victory in favor of the British, it was a huge morale-booster for the American revolutionaries who had managed to mow down a good thousand of the troops down before running out of ammo and booking it. General Gage was promptly recalled for his rash decisions.
What was king georges reaction to the Battle of Bunker Hill?
He slammed the door on all hope of reconciliation. In August 1775 he formally proclaimed the colonies in rebellion; the skirmishes were now out of treason, a hanging crime.
When was the battle of bunker hill started?
The Battle of Bunker Hill, which actually took place on Breeds Hill was fought on June 17, 1775 and resulted in an indecisive victory for the British, though the retreat of the Americans allowed the British to take control over the Charles town Peninsula.
How many people died in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
british 2,200 1034 casualties
soon to be Americans 1,200 ( 700 on the hill and 500 in reserve) 400 to 600 casualties, we did not keep great records of the event.
The British had suffered more than one thousand casualties out of the 2,300 or so who fought. While the colonists only suffered 400 to 600 casualties from an estimated 2,500 to 4,000 men.
the top answer is correct, cause we were out numbered but holding the high ground and because the british came over in waves from Boston and not all at once was our biggest advantage.. You know we lost that battle, right?
Who was the winner of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British, but this is only because the Colonist ran out of ammunition. In the long run the British lost more soldiers than the Colonist did. (The British lost about 2,000 and the Colonist only about 600.)
How many lives were lost in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Bunker_Hill
What is a summary of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775 on Breed's Hill, as part of the Siege of Boston during the American Revolutionary War. General Israel Putnam was in charge of the revolutionary forces, while Major-General William Howe commanded the British forces. Because most of the fighting did not occur on Bunker Hill itself, the conflict is sometimes more accurately (though less often) called the Battle of Breed's Hill.
The result was a victory for the British; however, they suffered their greatest losses of the entire war: over 800 wounded and 228 killed. The colonists held on and repelled the first two attacks. Finally the colonists' ammunition supplies ran out and on their third assault, the British forces overran the revolutionaries' fortified earthworks on Breed's and Bunker's Hills. Afterwards, British General Henry Clinton remarked in his diary that "A few more such victories would have shortly put an end to British dominion in America."
Howe's immediate objective was achieved, but did not affect the siege; it did, however, demonstrate that the American Colonists were willing to stand up to a pitched battle.
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The Battle of Bunkerhill was actually the Battle of Breedâ??s Hill. It is this way because of a misunderstanding of the orders and the American soldiers went to Breedâ??s Hill to set up fortifications and position themselves for bombardment of the town and British ships in the nearby waters. This was quickly discovered by the British who attacked shortly after six a.m. with 2,300 men and ship bombardment. Before the British could get the Americans off the hill over 1,000 British soldiers lost their lives.
What are facts about the Battle of Hamburger Hill?
The Battle of Hamburger Hill (Ap Bia Mountain May 10-20, 1969) occurred during Operation Apache Snow, when US High Command decided to eliminate NVA Forces re-establishing themselves in and around the A Shau Valley; largely due to the previous TET offensive that had occurred earlier in 1968. Approximately 1800 men from 3 US Battalions of the 101st Airborne (Airmobile) Division were lifted into the area by "sticks" of 16 Slicks (Hueys), totalling 64 helicopters near the 970 meter tall mountain. Other ground battalions "swepted" for the NVA westward towards Laos. Ten Batteries of US Artillery (60 guns) supported the fight from 5 surrounding Firebases. US Fighter bombers blasted the hillsides for about an hour, followed by US Attack Helicopter Gunships with a few minutes of prep firing. The brunt of the fight was laid on the 3/187th Infantry (101st Abn (Ambl); over 50% casualties. When a US unit loses fifty per cent of their unit, they are rated, "NO-LONGER COMBAT EFFECTIVE." Although the average US Infantry Unit during the Vietnam War was averaged at about 600 men, at authorized strength; Nearly any Vietnam Veteran will state that "Nearly ALL" US units in the field in Vietnam were "under strength." Meaning that a 600 man battalion was more likely 400 to 500 men. 40 man platoons were often 30 man platoons, etc. Total US Casualties after the fight was estimated at approximately 70 dead and nearly 400 wounded. The hill was taken. 1969 was the year "Man Landed on the Moon." And MOST people in the US were wondering why a "World War 2" type battle was occurring in the "Space Age!" The Battle sparked an immediate CONTROVERSY. When the Generals involved were asked (By the press) why they just didn't "...B-52 the NVA off the mountain top...", the Generals replied, "...people have to learn you don't win battles by air power alone, it still takes men on the ground to win battles..." Most US Generals fighting in the Vietnam War WERE Veterans of World War 2. WWII was won by those men fighting many "Hamburger Hills" during World War 2. And Vietnam would be fought the same way!
How did bunker hill battle help cause the revolutionnary war?
It was the start of the war because the first shot between he british and the colonists was the declare to war. -wow- that was an amazing answer. my knowledge of the revolutionary war just doubled.
What were the similarities of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the battle of lexington?
1) In both cases, loosely organized armed civilians stood up against a professional and numerically superior military force.
2) Both battles touched off revolutions which resulted in the successful breaking away from the mother countries (Texas from Mexico, and the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain).
3) Both battles were about the right to bear arms. The British at Lexington and Concord were sent to confiscate muskets and gunpowder from the Colonists. At Gonzales, the Mexicans were sent to take back a Mexican Army cannon which had been given to Gonzales for its defense.
he beleived that his well trained soldiers could beat untrained patriot soldiers under any condition..
Who was the british leader in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The Americans leaders were: at Breed's Hill Col. William Prescott. At Bunker Hill Gen. Israel Putnam.
The British leaders were:
The general who ordered the assault: Thomas Gage.
The general who carried out the assault: sir William Howe.
The general who supported Howe after his assault was twice repulsed by reinforcing the British attacking forces by 400 fresh troops: sir Henry Clinton
How many British were captured in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Three times; the first assault by the British Army came from the Mystic River beach but the colonists shot and repelled the advance. The second attack was meant to be at the front of the redoubt but climbing up the hill ended up being a mistake and once again, the British were held back. The third advance was mounted against the redoubt and breastworks and hand to hand combat took place, eventually causing the colonists to flee.
Is the Battle of Bunker Hill before or after the battle of saratoga?
It happened after the Battle of Trenton!! i like that battle lol
What was the name of a soldier that died in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Peter Salem was one African-American who fought at Bunker Hill. Click the web link, below, to read more information.
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