Breed's Hill 1775

In honour of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill June 17, 1775.

"Bunker Hill After the Battle"  by Thomas Davies in 1775.  Original in the New York Public libray.  A fascinating watercolor done by Thomas Davies of the Bunker Hill battlefield done shortly after the battle.   The view is from the base of Breeds hill looking up towards the redoubt and breastwork built and defended by Colonel William Prescott and his Massachusetts soldiers.  This was the area through which the 5th and 52nd Regiments marched to attack in the final assault.  

Note the remains of the fences throughout the field which numerous British officers spoke about.  Also the three soldiers in the fore ground wearing cut down coats and cut down cocked hats.