Bunker Hill

The Battle of Bunker Hill was a significant fight during the American Revolutionary War, occurring on June 17, 1775. It took place near Boston, Massachusetts, where American colonial forces, despite being inexperienced, faced British troops. Although the British won the battle and took control of the Charlestown Peninsula, they suffered heavy casualties, demonstrating that the American forces could stand up to the professional British army. This battle boosted morale among the colonists and marked a turning point in their struggle for independence, highlighting the seriousness of their conflict with Great Britain.