The Battle of Bunker Hill

American History Hit

History Hit

America, History

4.5 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

How did the British win the first major battle of the Revolutionary War? In this episode, Don is joined by Major Jonathan Bratten of the Maine Army National Guard.

Together, they discuss the myths of the battle, the missteps of the British and what George Washington thought about it all.

Edited by Aidan Lonergan, produced by Sophie Gee, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.

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1:39.8	The streets of Boston are unusually quiet this morning.
1:44.2	Skittish locals mostly keep to their homes, doors barred.
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