# How 1,200 Farmers Bled an Empire: The Battle of Bunker Hill

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Podcast: [History Distilled](https://stenobird.com/podcast/history-distilled-6743970)
Published: 2026-05-18T21:53:51+00:00
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On the night of June 16, 1775, 1,200 colonial militiamen raced against the dawn to build a massive earthen redoubt on a 75-foot hill overlooking Boston. Their goal? To challenge the mightiest military force on the planet. Following the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, British forces found themselves trapped. To break the siege, ambitious British generals launched a massive frontal assault on the colonial positions. What followed was a staggering bloodbath that shattered the myth of British invincibility, prompted King George III's Proclamation of Rebellion, and proved that a motley assemblage of farmers and tradesmen could stand ground against an empire. Support the channel and get exclusive content! 🗺️ Download the maps and read the full script for this episode on Patreon: [https://patreon.com/HistoryDistilled] If you learned something new or enjoyed this look at the Battle of Bunker Hill, please hit the like button and consider subscribing to History Distilled for more deep dives into the American Revolution. Let me know your thoughts on today's topic in the comments below! And as always, have a great day if you want to. Thanks to our monthly supporters Dan

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