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Remembering Bunker Hill Battle Of June Seventeenth
On June 17, two hundred years ago, American forces at Breed's Hill near Boston faced a costly defeat that became a symbol of American resolve. Gen Howe’s British force pressed three assaults, aided by Clinton, driving the Americans to retreat after fierce fighting. British casualties reached 1,054 with many officers slain. American losses were 100 dead and 267 wounded.
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Donald W. Whisenhunt
Enmap Portales
Gage
Sam Adams
John Hancock
Breed’s Hill
Boston
Breed's Hill
Howe
Sir Henry Clinton