jun 16, 1775 - Battle of Bunker Hill
Description:
While British troops were stationed in Boston, the Patriots, led by Colonel Prescott, settle on a hill. Come sunrise the Brits are pushing toward the Patriots. At the end of the battle, the British won but lost more than 1,000 soldiers whereas the Americans only lost around 400. This proved the Americans could put up a fight and the Brits would not be easy to defeat.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 16, 1775
Now
~ 250 years ago