17 juin 1775 - Battle of Bunker Hill
Description:
Fought during the Siege of Boston (opening phase of the Revolutionary War) in Charlestown, Massachusetts; British victory that resulted in the British capture of the Charlestown Peninsula; British still suffered many more casualties than the Americans, demonstrating that an inexperienced militia could stand up to regular army troops in battle; discouraged British from more frontal attacks against American front linesAjouté au bande de temps:
Date:
17 juin 1775
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 250 ans