'''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]]. Howe was determined to take Charlestown. Despite being repelled repeatedly, he succeeded in taking the city with heavy losses. | '''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]]. Howe was determined to take Charlestown. Despite being repelled repeatedly, he succeeded in taking the city with heavy losses. |