At the Battle of Bunker Hill, the British deployed approximately 2,200 troops to engage the American forces.

This force included regular troops, notably seasoned infantry units skilled in conventional warfare. The British sought to swiftly overpower the American defenses, assured of their military dominance. However, despite their numerical superiority, they encountered staunch resistance from the well-fortified American militia on Breed's Hill. The significant casualties endured by the British revealed the difficulties they encountered in this battle and emphasized the resolve and effectiveness of the colonial fighters, establishing a precedent for subsequent confrontations in the Revolutionary War.