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5. The Young Lions escape their cage
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New England militia man the redoubt at the summit of Breed’s Hill nervously watching the first of three British frontal assaults on the position form up. The militia withdrew as men lost their nerve or ran low on powder and shot. - photo by Don Troiani, 2000
Author’s Note: Although known as the Battle of Bunker Hill, the battle was actually fought on Breed’s Hill, closer to Boston. With Washington having been appointed Commander-in-Chief just three days prior, Bunker Hill is, unofficially, the U.S. Army’s first battle. Good tidings, Kind Readers, It has been a busy week in and about Boston.