The Battle of Bunker Hill

The Battle of Bunker Hill was the one major engagement of the Siege of Boston. Rebel forces were able to fight off multiple rounds of British attacks, but ultimately were forced to retreat when ammunition ran out. The battle actually took place on Breed's Hill. During the attack the town of Charlestown was burned by the British when they realized they were being fired upon from that direction.

The Conflict

Prelude

British forces wished to take control of the hills outside of Boston, which would give them control of a greater area and decrease the threat of rebel forces occupying the advantageous hills.

Conditions

Clear and hot

Included under Conflict

The Siege of Boston

Battlefield Type

Land

Start Date

June 17th, 1775

Location

Boston

Belligerents

British

American

Strength

3,000

2,400

Casualties

1,054

450

Objectives

To take the hills outside Boston.

To keep the hills outside Boston.