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On March 5, 1776 the British were shocked to see two American redoubts atop the hills of Dorchester—one facing east toward Castle Island and the other facing north towards the city. (photo public domain)
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On This Day: Washington stuns Gen. Howe, who can scarcely believe what he pulled off

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More than 2,000 patriot troops took Dorchester Heights without detection by the British.
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On This Day: Thousands of Patriots go undetected toward Dorchester Heights

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Over 11,000 British troops and over 1,000 Loyalists were in Boston and led by General William Howe. They are unaware of the secret American fortification of Dorchester Heights, which will soon render the British position in Boston indefensible (photo public domain).
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On This Day: Ahead of the battle, Washington demands both courage and good behavior

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Gen. George Washington.
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On This Day: The bombardment begins!

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Washington's ready for a surprise maneuver on Dorchester Heights. (photo public domain)
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On This Day: Washington: Ready the militia, the time nears on Boston

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The fortification of Dorchester Heights on was a pivotal American Revolutionary War victory, forcing the British to evacuate Boston on March 17, 1776. Today General George Washington solidifies his plans with his top generals(photo in public domain)
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On This Day: The plan for attacking Boston is solidified and imminent

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An uncredited painting from the collection of George Washington's Presidential Library at Mount Vernon depicting Washington looking on Boston in the winter of 1776.
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On This Day: Bold assault on Boston quashed when gun powder supplies are cut in half

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George Washington.
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On This Day: Action feels imminent with Washington in Boston

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Painting courtesy of the Library of Congress depicts the new militia from Connecticut arriving at Cambridge and Roxbury.
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On This Day: Time is ticking in Boston for Washington

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George Washington.
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On This Day: Washington’s surveillance forces a hasty British evacuation from Boston

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