Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill June 17, 1775. Who: The British and Americans The British troops of the Boston Garrison had Major General Howe, and they had about 2,400 troops. The American Continental Army, they had General Artemas Ward, and General Israel Putnam, with approximately 1,500 troops.
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What: The Battle of Bunker Hill: 1500 Americans on the top of Breed's hill and Bunker hill were looking out at the city. About 2,400 British attacked the Americans traveling up the hill. The American colonists waited until the British were about 150 feet away before shooting. From doing this, they killed or wounded about 1000 troops, while the Americans only had about 400 killed or wounded. The British attempted 3 times; the first 2 times they failed, and the last time they succeeded. The Americans had lost only because they were out of ammunition. This battle was a Pyrrhic victory for the British. 3 months later, George Washington took over and placed the cannons from Ticonderoga on high land, forcing the British to leave.
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Why: Before the British ambushed, the Americans were trying to surround the Boston Harbor. The whole night, the colonists built a fort on Breed’s hill in order to try and control. The British found out, and immediately planned for attack. Colonists were afraid of being attacked from the back, so the retreated to Bunker Hill, which this battle is known for.  |
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How this affected the beginnings of the Revolutionary War
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