Analysis Of The Battle Of Bunker Hill By Nathan Hale

The book starts off with the execution of Nathan Hale on September 22, 1776, and how the patriots betrayal New england. Farmers and tradesmen were greeting the american soldiers as they passed through the village. LIttle boys with blue jackets gathered to pared in front of the men as they traversed through town people chanted”Join or Die!” as they reveled in the patriotic fervor and holiday atmosphere. People were offering milk, bacon eggs and more for gifts to the continental army. While the patriots enjoyed some early victories in Massachusetts they came at a high cost compared with their tactical significance. However the Battle Of Bunker Hill in june 1775, the continental army and the british both had a heavy loss of lives. The siege of

Benjamin Tallmadge, a gallant young man who knew how to earn respect and faith of his men despite the occasional misstep. His demonstrated courage, imagination, and most importantly his background made him the perfect man for the job.

In the spring of 1775, “the shot heard ‘round the world” rang out at Lexington, Massachusetts. The bloody battle at Bunker Hill raged shortly after in June. When August came so did the Battle of Brooklyn and betrayal of Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull. The Battle of Brooklyn was Tallmadge's first taste of war and “it shook him”.

In conclusion, This part of the book is mostly about how the Continental Army had a very slim chance at winning the war but is fighting and still has a chance, and how Benjamin Tallmadge is becoming a leader and might come in handy in the

Even the shorelines were compacted with trees. Combined with the rugged topography of the land itself, that meant sweeping vistas of the sea were not nearly as common as mucky inlets that overlooked more forests or were situated close to small, hilly farms. Fresh produce, meats, cheese, milk, and eggs from these small estates all fetched high prices in the city, though the trade was closely watched by the British. The farmers were supposed to be fairly compensated for whatever goods were procured for the soldiers, but this was not always the case. Instead of cash, locals were often given promissory notes that later proved worthless; sometimes selfish troops simply helped themselves to a farmer’s livestock or orchard, or to a tavern keeper’s ale. Even more concerning was the wanton disregard for land