1875 Battle of Bunker Hill 1ed History MAP Siege of Boston US Revolutionary War



George Edward Ellis’s “History of the Battle of Bunker’s [Breed’s] Hill, On June 17, 1775” offers an in-depth exploration of the Battle of Bunker Hill, a pivotal event during the Siege of Boston in the American Revolutionary War. Although named after Bunker Hill, the primary conflict unfolded on the adjacent Breed’s Hill. Ellis’s account is enriched with a map detailing the battleground and information about the monument commemorating the battle.



The book delves into the strategies and events that led up to this confrontation. On learning of British plans to seize surrounding hills for strategic advantage, 1,200 colonial troops led by William Prescott discreetly occupied Bunker and Breed’s Hills. They quickly fortified Breed’s Hill, catching the British off guard by daybreak. Despite successfully repelling two British advances, the colonists, low on ammunition, were overpowered on the third assault, prompting their retreat. Though the British emerged victorious, their high casualties made it a costly win. This battle underscored the potential of the colonial militia against a seasoned army, prompting the British to rethink direct assaults and to hire Hessian reinforcements.



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ELLIS, George E.



History of the Battle of Bunker’s [Breed’s] Hill, On June 17, 1775. From Authentic Sources in Print and Manuscript. With a Map of the Battle-Ground, and an Account of the Monument on Breed’s Hill.



Boston: Lockwood, Brooks, and Company, 1875.



Details:

Collation: Complete

144

Folding map

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Decorative brown cloth

Size: ~6in X 4.25in (15cm x 11cm)



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