Question

What happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill

Answer 1

On June 17, 1775, early in the Revolutionary War (1775-83), the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Despite their loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost.

Answer 2

"The Battle of Bunker Hill happened on June 17, 1775, which is a few months after the American Revolutionary War began. The battle happened because the British was trying to control the city of Boston and control the valuable sea ports in the city. The British then decided to take over the hill and the American forces went to defend it. The British won the battle, but they lost many soldiers and officers in the process."

http://www.ducksters.com/history/battle_of_bunker_hill.php

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Most of the action actually took place on Breed's Hill next to Bunker. But "don't shoot till you see the whites of their eyes" has been part of the Bunker Hill legacy since the beginning of the Republic.