The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)

The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought on June 17, 1775, was an early and significant encounter in the American Revolutionary War. Colonial militia, intending to control Boston’s hills, fortified Breed’s Hill nearby. British troops launched repeated frontal assaults to dislodge them. Despite suffering heavy casualties, the British eventually gained the position. The battle demonstrated that colonial fighters could stand up to the experienced British army, boosting American confidence. Although technically a British victory, it proved to be a costly one and galvanized support for independence, highlighting the seriousness of the conflict and the resilience of the colonial forces.