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Bunker Hill
War: American Revolution Date: 17 Jul 1775 Location: Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA Outcome: British Victory Principal Commanders: British: William Howe American: William Prescott Overview: It took three assualts but the British, led by General Howe, dislodged the Americans from both Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill. The American forces were led by Colonel William Prescott and was composed of men from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut. |
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The American Revolution begins as fighting breaks out at Lexington, Massachusetts.
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