Question
In the prelude to this battle, a bombardment by the Lively was called off by Samuel Graves due to irritation at having been woken up. This battle’s initial frontal assault was led by John Pitcairn, who fell and died in his son’s arms. A general in this battle refused to take a strategically important “Neck” due to his belief that his forces would prevail regardless over a “rabble.” The initial stages of this battle were largely obscured by smoke from fires set in (*) Charlestown. This battle was prompted by Artemas Ward’s order to Israel Putnam to construct a redoubt in the aftermath of Henry Clinton and John Burgoyne’s arrival. During this battle, forces led by William Prescott inflicted a Pyrrhic victory on Thomas Gage. For 10 points, name this early Revolutionary War battle that was largely fought around Breed’s Hill. ■END■
Buzzes
Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
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John Chen | UBC | Thompson et al. | 64 | -5 |
Arjun Vijaykumar | Aw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big booms | throw away your cards, rally in the streets | 83 | 10 |
Michael Coates | I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire | CLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU! | 104 | -5 |
Eric Mukherjee | CLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU! | I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire | 140 | 10 |
Joel Miles | Thompson et al. | UBC | 140 | 10 |