“Do not fire until you see the whites their eyes” The battle of Bunker Hill took place throughout the hilly pastures of Charlestown, a town just north of Boston. While named after the highest hill in the area, Bunker Hill, the battle took place on Breed’s Hill, the hill situated closest to the Charles River. The battle …

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“Mr. President, Tho’ I am truly sensible of the high Honour done me in this Appointment, yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities & Military experience may not be equal to the extensive & important Trust: However, as the Congress desire it I will enter upon the momentous duty, & exert every …

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