The Battle of Bunker Hill
During the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major battle against the British, the American militia showed a grit and determination that impressed all. Although the colonists did not hold the field, the Redcoats paid dearly for their gains.
Tom Hand, creator and publisher of Americana Corner, discusses how this battle unfolded, and why it still matters today.
Images courtesy of the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection; The National Guard, Library of Congress, Brown University Library, Yale University Art Gallery, Wikipedia.
The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought on June 17, 1775, is one of the most iconic and familiar events in American history. It was our first pitched battle against the British army and, although technically a defeat, the efforts of the American militiamen were inspirational.