The American Revolutionary War began in 1775 and ended in 1783.
The British ruled the American colonists and they had become
increasingly rebellious. General Gage had ordered 700 British
soldiers to Concord to destroy a weapon's depot belonging to the
colonists. On the way, they are met by some rebellious colonists
and the British fire, killing eight Americans and wounding ten.
This was known as ‘the shot heard round the world' and the war
was on. The first major battle occurred on June 17, 1775 at
Boston, Massachusetts. It was known as the Battle of Bunker
Hill. The British are used to marching proudly out before taking
aim and firing. The Americans have been ordered not to fire
until they can see the whites of their eyes. They are dug in
along the high ground of Breed's Hill. As the British close in,
the Americans begin firing halting the advance. The British
regroup and attack again. The same thing happens. By the third
attack the Americans are out of ammunition and have to resort to
stones and bayonets. A