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Death of Major Pitcairn, Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, 1775 (c1880)
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Death of Major Pitcairn, Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, 1775 (c1880)
Death of Major Pitcairn, Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, 1775 (c1880). John Picairn was a British Marine officer. His death leading an attack on American positions at the Battle of Bunker Hill is the subject of a famous painting by John Trumbull. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
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The print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Death of Major Pitcairn during the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston, Massachusetts, 1775. Major John Pitcairn, a British Marine officer, met his tragic end while leading an attack on American positions. This iconic event has been immortalized in a famous painting by John Trumbull. In this image from Cassells History of the United States, we witness the chaos and intensity of battle. The scene depicts soldiers engaged in fierce combat as smoke fills the air. Amidst this turmoil stands Major Pitcairn, embodying leadership and courage as he leads his men into battle. This photograph serves as a metaphor for revolution and rebellion - one man's sacrifice representing the struggle for freedom against oppressive forces. Major Pitcairn's death symbolizes not only loss but also resilience and determination to fight for independence. As we gaze upon this historic print, we are reminded of the countless individuals who laid down their lives for their country during America's fight for liberty. It is through their sacrifices that our nation was born. This image transports us back to the eighteenth century when brave men like Major Pitcairn fought valiantly on both sides of the conflict that would shape America's destiny forever.
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