7/29 At almost the same moment Gage made up his mind to seize Dorchester, and the Americans determined to occupy the Charlestown hills. The Americans moved first, and the first battle was fought for the Charlestown hills. _Higginson_, 183-188; _McMaster_, 129-130.] 137. Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775 .-- When the seamen on the British men-of-war waked up on the morning of June 17, the first thing they saw was a redoubt on the top of one of the Charlestown hills. |