June 17, 1775Reputable sourceWell documented
The Battle of Bunker Hill
On the timeline · around June 17, 1775 ·
What happened
On 17 June 1775 British forces assaulted colonial fortifications overlooking Boston, in fighting centered on Breed's Hill. The British eventually took the ground but suffered heavy casualties against the entrenched Americans.
Why it matters
Though a British victory, Bunker Hill showed that colonial militia could stand and fight against regular troops, stiffening American resolve early in the war.
Sources
- Boston National Historical Park, National Park Service. Bunker Hill · Reputable source