During this battle, a gap in one side's defenses along the Mystic River was covered by a makeshift barricade constructed by men under the command of John Stark.
During this battle, a gap in one side's defenses along the Mystic River was covered by a makeshift barricade constructed by men under the command of John Stark. One notable participant in this battle, Peter Salem, distinguished himself by fatally wounding John Pitcairn, and following this battle Thomas Gage was relieved of command. After exhausting their ammunition, colonial troops were ordered to retreat from this battle by William Prescott. For 10 points, name this Revolutionary War battle that saw heavy British casualties result from a bloody attack on Breed's Hill.
During this battle, a gap in one side's defenses along the Mystic River was covered by a makeshift barricade constructed by men under the command of John Stark.
Battle of Bunker Hill [accept Battle of Breed's Hill before mentioned]