Difference between revisions of "Battle of Bunker Hill"

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The Battle of Bunker Hill, a battle fought in the American Revolutionary War, occurred on June 17, 1775 between the American Revolutionary forces under the command of General Israel Putnam, and the British forces under the command of Major General William Howe. It is considered to be the bloodiest battle of the American Revolutionary War. Major General William Howe was determined to take Charlestown, but despite being repelled repeatedly, he succeeded with heavy losses.

The famous quote "Don't shoot 'till you see the whites of their eyes!", attributed to General Israel Putnam, was from this battle.

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-The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775 between The revolutionary forces commanded by [[General Israel Putnam]], and the British forces under [[Major General William Howe]].  It is considered by many to be the bloodiest battle of the [[American Revolutionary War]]. "DONT SHOOT 'TILL YA SEE THE WHITES OF THEIR EYES!" [[General Israel Putnam]]. [[Major General William Howe]] was determined to take Charlestown but was repelled and again and again before succeding but with very heavy loses.
+'''The Battle of Bunker Hill''', a battle fought in the [[American Revolutionary War]], occurred on June 17, 1775 between the American Revolutionary forces under the command of [[General Israel Putnam]], and the British forces under the command of [[Major General William Howe]].  It is considered to be the bloodiest battle of the [[American Revolutionary War]].  [[Major General William Howe]] was determined to take Charlestown, but despite being repelled repeatedly, he succeeded with heavy losses.
+The famous quote '''"Don't shoot 'till you see the whites of their eyes!"''', attributed to [[General Israel Putnam]], was from this battle.
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