Battle+of+Bunker+Hill

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June 17th 1775, On the Charleston Peninsula, the British planned to capture Bunker and Breed's hill, but overnight General Prescott fortified Breed's Hill and the British opened fire on the colonists. The battle had begun and there was 3000 British soldiers against 2400 American soldiers. The British charged with their first wave of attackers and many officers of the British army were killed. The British sent a second wave of attackers and drove the Americans of the hill with their bayonets but not without a fight. In this fight the British lost 40% of their troops, which is more then any other battle in the Revolutionary War. The Americans lost the battle but were successful in causing a heavy loss to British troops and officers Below click the link to see our Sketch Up of Bunker hill. This is our source for our information Click here 3rd page down

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