Meaning | The first important battle of the American War of Independence (1775) which was fought at Breed's Hill; the British defeated the colonial forces. |
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Synonym | battle of Bunker Hill |
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Instance of | pitched battle | A fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place |
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Part of | American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, War of American Independence, American War of Independence | The revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain |
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Region | Boston, Hub of the Universe, Bean Town, Beantown, capital of Massachusetts | state capital and largest city of Massachusetts |
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Spanish | Batalla de Bunker Hill, Bunker Hill |
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Catalan | Batalla de Bunker Hill |
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