jun 17, 1775 - Battle of Bunker Hill

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Despite being called the Battle of Bunker Hill, most of the fighting took place on Breed’s Hill on the Charlestown Peninsula overlooking Boston.

This battle raised American morale for the coming battles. Despite being called the Battle of Bunker Hill, most of the fighting took place on Breed’s Hill on the Charlestown Peninsula overlooking Boston.
This battle was significant because it was a major morale builder for the inexperienced Americans. Even though the British had won, taking the area under their control, the Americans were convinced in this battle that their patriotic dedication could overcome the British’s military might. This is also where the British realized that the war would be long, tough, and costly.