The Battle of Bunker Hill was mainly fought on Breed’s Hill.
The battle took place on June 17, 1775, during the Siege of Boston. Colonial forces built fortifications on Breed’s Hill, a position on the Charlestown Peninsula overlooking Boston Harbor. British troops attacked the works in repeated assaults and eventually captured the hill.
Although the battle is called Bunker Hill, most of the combat occurred on Breed’s Hill. Bunker Hill was nearby and formed part of the broader battlefield. The traditional name became established despite the geographic distinction.
The battle was a costly British victory. British forces suffered more than 1,000 casualties, while the colonial defenders lost hundreds of men. The fighting demonstrated that the colonial militia could stand against professional British troops and encouraged the Continental Congress to continue the war effort.