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The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775 between The revolutionary forces commanded by [[General Israel Putnam]], and the British forces under [[Major General William Howe]].  It is considered by many to be the bloodiest battle of the [[American Revolutionary War]]. "DONT SHOOT 'TILL YA SEE THE WHITES OF THEIR EYES!" [[General Israel Putnam]]. [[Major General William Howe]] was determined to take Charlestown but was repelled and again and again before succeding but with very heavy loses.

'''The Battle of Bunker Hill''', a battle fought in the [[American Revolutionary War]], occurred on June 17, 1775 between the American Revolutionary forces under the command of [[General Israel Putnam]], and the British forces under the command of [[Major General William Howe]].  It is considered to be the bloodiest battle of the [[American Revolutionary War]]. [[Major General William Howe]] was determined to take Charlestown, but despite being repelled repeatedly, he succeeded with heavy losses.

 

 

The famous quote '''"Don't shoot 'till you see the whites of their eyes!"''', attributed to [[General Israel Putnam]], was from this battle.

 

 

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