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Battle of Bunker Hill

1775 Massachusetts Belagerungsschlacht

The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775.

The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775.

Author: John TrumbullLicense:PD
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The Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17th, 1775. ... Soldier's benefit! Will be given in the Boston Music Hall, for the benefit of our noble volunteers, on Monday evening, June 17th, 1861 ...

The Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17th, 1775. ... Soldier's benefit! Will be given in the Boston Music Hall, for the benefit of our noble volunteers, on Monday evening, June 17th, 1861 ...

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Sailors assigned to USS Constitution march in the Bunker Hill Day parade. The parade honors the 235th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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DVIDS Tags: USS Constitution; navy; Seamen; people; Sailors; U.S. Navy; Bunker Hill Day parade

Sailors assigned to USS Constitution march in the Bunker Hill Day parade. The parade honors the 235th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Unit: Navy Media Content Services DVIDS Tags: USS Constitution; navy; Seamen; people; Sailors; U.S. Navy; Bunker Hill Day parade

Author: U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Apprentice Shannon HeavinLicense:PD
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Subjects: Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790; Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Subjects: Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790; Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Author: Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829 Putnam, Daniel, 1759-1831License:PD
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Subjects: Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790; Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Subjects: Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790; Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Author: Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829 De Berniere, HenryLicense:PD
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Subjects: Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790; Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Subjects: Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790; Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Author: Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829 De Berniere, HenryLicense:PD
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Subjects: Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Subjects: Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Author: Pulsifer, David, 1802-1894. [from old catalog]License:PD
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* Volume numbers given here refer to the original volume numbers of the publication, not of Lossing's publication.
Printmakers include H.B. Hall, S. Hollyer, James Smillie.
Title from title page of extra-illustrated volume.
EM5182

* Volume numbers given here refer to the original volume numbers of the publication, not of Lossing's publication. Printmakers include H.B. Hall, S. Hollyer, James Smillie. Title from title page of extra-illustrated volume. EM5182

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Battle of Bunker Hill plaque - 1st Avenue Boston MA

Battle of Bunker Hill plaque - 1st Avenue Boston MA

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The Battle of Bunker Hill. 17 June 1775 This tablet marks the point where the British reinforcements landed.

The Battle of Bunker Hill. 17 June 1775 This tablet marks the point where the British reinforcements landed.

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Boston (2019)

Boston (2019)

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Subjects: Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Subjects: Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Author: Parsons, Francis, 1871-1937 Sons of the American Revolution. Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth BranchLicense:PD
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Drum allegedly used during the Battle of Bunker Hill in the American Revolution by one of the donor's ancestors.Title: Drum allegedly used during the Battle of Bunker Hill

Drum allegedly used during the Battle of Bunker Hill in the American Revolution by one of the donor's ancestors.Title: Drum allegedly used during the Battle of Bunker Hill

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Drum used by John Robbins at the Battle of Bunker Hill, c. 1770 - Old State House Museum, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Drum used by John Robbins at the Battle of Bunker Hill, c. 1770 - Old State House Museum, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Subjects: Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Subjects: Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Author: Morsman, Oliver. [from old catalog]License:PD
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A marker in the Salem Street Burying Ground in Medford, Massachusetts commemorating soldiers from New Hampshire buried there who died at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

A marker in the Salem Street Burying Ground in Medford, Massachusetts commemorating soldiers from New Hampshire buried there who died at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Author: User:MagicpianoLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Shoemaker

Subjects: Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Shoemaker Subjects: Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Author: [Bradford, Alden], 1765-1843. [from old catalog] Israel Thorndike Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress) DLC [from old catalog]License:PD
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Subjects: Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Subjects: Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775

Author: Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843License:PD
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Ralph Farnham

Ralph Farnham

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A sketch of the action between the british forces and the american provincials on the heights of the peninsula of Charlestown, the 17:th of june 1775."
Engraved by Jeffrys & Faden. London ... 1 aug. 1775.

A sketch of the action between the british forces and the american provincials on the heights of the peninsula of Charlestown, the 17:th of june 1775." Engraved by Jeffrys & Faden. London ... 1 aug. 1775.

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Surgeon's saw used by Dr. David Jones at the Battle of Bunker Hill - Old State House Museum, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Surgeon's saw used by Dr. David Jones at the Battle of Bunker Hill - Old State House Museum, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Thompson Square / Bunker Hill, Boston, MA, USA

Thompson Square / Bunker Hill, Boston, MA, USA

Author: Bernie OngeweLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Historical Overview

A costly British victory; proved that the militia could stand against regular troops.

Quick Facts

Outcome:British victory (Pyrrhic).

Kingdom of Great Britain

  • Commander: William Howe
  • Strength: ca. 3.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.050

Continental Army

  • Commander: William Prescott
  • Strength: ca. 2.400
  • Casualties: ca. 450

Strategic Context

Struggle for the heights overlooking besieged Boston.

Conflict / War

Am. Revolutionary War

American victory (strategic).

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