The Battle of Bunker Hill From a Strategic Point of View.

The article presents an exploration into the U.S. Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place in Charlestown, Massachusetts in June of 1775. The events and logistics of the battle are reviewed, noting the unusual success of the American colonists despite their defeat. Analysis is offered discussing the strategic understanding of the conflict, seeking to identify the key factors of its outcome. The planning of the colonial Colonel William Prescott and the fortification of several hills during the fight are particularly addressed.