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General William Howe Commanded the British Army at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 was .
The Colonists at Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill were commanded by General Israel Putnam* of Connecticut, ably assisted by Colonel William Prescott.
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* Interestingly, Major General Joseph Warren, who actually outranked Putnam, was present but declined command. He cited his lack of combat experience for this decision and chose rather to fight at Bunker Hill as a private.
He died heroically in the final assault on the redoubt, helping to gaining the time needed for the escape of the remaining Colonists. He was recognized by a British officer, and his body was mutilated almost beyond recognition. His actions and death at Breeds Hill served as a powerful inspiration to the Americans for the remainder of the war and beyond.
The battle at Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill occurred in 1775.
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