Which battle, fought mainly on Breed's Hill in 1775, is commonly called the Battle of Bunker Hill?

The battle fought mainly on Breed's Hill in 1775 is commonly called the Battle of Bunker Hill.

The battle took place on June 17, 1775, during the Siege of Boston, only weeks after the fighting at Lexington and Concord. Colonial forces built fortifications on Breed's Hill and nearby ground on the Charlestown Peninsula, threatening British control of Boston Harbor.

British troops eventually captured the colonial position after repeated assaults, but they suffered heavy casualties. The battle showed that colonial forces could stand against experienced British regulars, even though the result was technically a British victory.

The name creates a famous historical confusion. Bunker Hill was the original objective and the larger geographic landmark, but most combat occurred on neighboring Breed's Hill. William Prescott commanded the main colonial force, while General William Howe led the British attack.