Скачать или смотреть The Battle of Bunker Hill

An overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775, highlighting key events and outcomes of this early conflict in the American Revolutionary War. The text explains that the battle was fought because the Americans needed to take back control of Boston from the British and needed to fortify hills overlooking the city, particularly Breed's Hill. A timeline details how colonial militia, led by General Putman, fortified Breed's Hill and the subsequent immediate attack ordered by British General Howe. Crucially, the colonists were instructed not to fire "until you see the whites of your enemies eyes," leading to heavy British casualties during the first two assaults, though the British ultimately secured the hill after the Americans ran out of gunpowder. The second source includes a map illustrating the troop positions and initial British attack plan on June 17, 1775.