The Command in the Battle of Bunker Hill With a Reply to "Remarks on Frothingham's History of the Battle, by S. Swett"

"The Command in the Battle of Bunker Hill" by Richard Frothingham is a historical examination of the leadership dynamics during the famous Battle of Bunker Hill. The story investigates the confusion and arguments about who was really in charge of the American soldiers during this important fight in the Revolutionary War. The author looks at different stories and what people said about the roles of important leaders like Generals Putnam and Prescott. By checking old documents and reports, the author tries to figure out who truly led the troops, dealing with conflicting stories from people who were there, and how their memories might have changed over time.