The Great Boston Block Party: A Siege So Long It Got Awkward
The American Revolution wasn't all musket fire and cries of liberty. Sometimes, it was a whole lot of waiting. Take the Siege of Boston, for example. Imagine a bunch of colonists throwing a socially distanced (well, kinda) tea party around Boston Harbor, except instead of tea, it's a full-on blockade. The British Army's stuck inside the city, the colonists are camped out like it's a music festival (minus the porta-potties...probably), and everyone's just waiting for something to happen.
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But Hey, at Least Nobody Got Hurt... (Right?)
Well, not exactly. There were definitely some skirmishes throughout the siege, but the big brawl came early on at the Battle of Bunker Hill. This fight was a bit like that time you tried to prove you were strong enough to move the couch by yourself. It may not have ended well, but everyone learned a valuable lesson (mostly the British, who took a whooping with over 1,000 casualties).
The rest of the siege? More like a staring contest. The colonists lost around 400 at Bunker Hill, with some scattered bumps and bruises throughout the standoff.
So, the casualty count wasn't super high, but boredom certainly reached critical mass. We can only imagine the colonists passing the time by playing checkers whittled from fence posts, braiding their beards into intricate styles, and gossiping about who had the draftiest tent.
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"But Wait," You Cry, "What About Disease and Stuff?"
Ah, yes, the silent killer of any prolonged military action. Thankfully, sanitation wasn't quite the medieval nightmare it could have been, and both sides managed to avoid any major outbreaks. Though we can't be sure if that's because of good hygiene or because everyone was too busy staring at each other to get close enough to share germs.
In the end, the Siege of Boston was a battle of wills, not bodies. It wasn't exactly a box office smash, but it did set the stage for the rest of the Revolutionary War.
FAQ: Siege of Boston Casualties Edition
How many colonists died in the Siege of Boston?
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Around 400, mostly at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
How many British soldiers died?
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Over 1,000, again, mostly at Bunker Hill. Ouch.
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How long did the Siege of Boston last?
An awkward 11 months.
Did anyone win the Siege of Boston?
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The colonists! The British eventually peaced out and sailed away.
What did the colonists do during the siege?
Mostly stared at the British, played a lot of checkers (probably), and perfected their beard-braiding skills.
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