USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The British had taken the ground but at a great loss; they had suffered 1, 054 casualties (226 dead and 828 wounded), and a disproportionate number of these were officers. The casualty count was the highest suffered by the British in any single encounter during the entire war.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, early in the Revolutionary War, the British defeated the Americans. Despite their loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost during the Siege of Boston.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aftermath. The battle lasted for no more than two hours. Yet the results were horrifying. Over 1, 000 British soldiers, officers, and Marines were killed or wounded.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pitting 2, 200 British troops against a varying number of Provincial (colonial) troops led by Colonel William Prescott, it would become one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. Over 1, 000 British soldiers, officers, and Marines were killed or wounded.

Detailed explanation-5: -The casualties, particularly for the British, were extremely heavy in proportion to the number of troops engaged. About 450 Americans were killed, wounded, or captured. The number of British killed or wounded totaled 1, 054, including 89 officers.