Battle of Bunker Hill | Facts, Map, Summary, & Significance

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Battle of Bunker Hill, also called Battle of Breed’s Hill, (June 17, 1775), first major battle of the American Revolution, fought in Charlestown (now part of Boston) during the Siege of Boston. Although the British eventually won the battle, it was a Pyrrhic …

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Bunker Hill Battle Facts and Summary - American …

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British victory. The battle was a tactical victory for the British, but it was a sobering experience. The British sustained twice as many casualties as the Americans and lost …

The True Story of the Battle of Bunker Hill - Smithsonian …

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The Bunker Hill Monument also has an odd history. The cornerstone was laid in 1825, with Daniel Webster addressing a crowd of 100,000. Backers built one of the first railways in …

Battle of Bunker Hill: Monument & Breed’s Hill - HISTORY

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The Battle of Bunker Hill was a deadly battle atop Breed’s Hill and Bunker Hill in colonial Boston. A victory for the British, it also renewed Americans’ confidence. Skip to main content

Battle of Bunker Hill - Wikipedia

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The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775 during the Siege of Boston in the first stage of the American Revolutionary War. The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which was …

Bunker Hill Monument - History and Facts | History Hit

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The Bunker Hill Monument is a memorial of the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place on 17 June 1775 between the British army and the militias of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and …

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While the British successfully captured Bunker Hill, the poorly organized and untrained colonial forces inflicted significant casualties (50% casualties under General Howe), and the British were unable to capitalize their …

The Battle for Independence: 5 Key Moments from …

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It was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution -- here's five important facts about Bunker Hill. The Battle for Independence: 5 Key Moments from Bunker Hill | Military.com Login