battle at breeds hill
The Battle at Breed’s Hill The battle at Breed’s Hill served as the first major encounter between the British and their once loyal subjects, the Americans. ... After finding out of this covert mission, the Americans were ordered to fortify Bunker’s Hill, but by miscommunication, they equipped the nearby Breed’s Hill. “We arrived at the Spot, the Lines were drawn by the Enginier and we began the Intrenchmant about 12, o Clock and plying the Work with all possible Expodition till Just before sun rising” (William Prescott) As the British encroached on the location, they were surprised to find the Americans waiting for them ready for battle. “…If we look to the heights, Howe’s corps ascending the hill in the face on entrenchments and in a very disadvantageous ground was much engaged” (Gen.