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Hand colored historical illustration titled "Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775," which was published in Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, a 19th-century American periodical. This detailed hand-colored print vividly captures the chaos and intensity of the Battle of Bunker Hill, a pivotal early conflict in the American Revolutionary War.
In the foreground, British soldiers, identifiable by their red coats, advance uphill amidst heavy smoke and cannon fire. American colonial forces, positioned behind fortifications, fiercely resist the British assault. The depiction includes dynamic elements such as falling soldiers, flying bullets, and the smoke of battle, highlighting the brutality and confusion of combat.
In the background, the burning buildings of Charlestown and the masts of ships in the Boston Harbor provide a contextual backdrop, emphasizing the strategic importance of the battle. The image conveys the determination and resilience of the American forces despite facing a well-equipped British army.
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