Illustrating
Positions and Movements
Boston and Vicinity, 1775
"The
shot heard round the world."
- All told, Parker had 77 militiamen but was only able to get 40
in ranks.
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From Meriam's Corner to the Charlestown neck, the British ran a
gauntlet which increased in strength as the hours wore on.
Timeline:
Expedition began at 2230 hours on April 18.
0830 hours
Relief party departed Boston at 0900 hours.
0930 hours
1230 hours
Percy reached Smith at 1500 hours.
Smith and Percy reach safety at 1900 hours.
Barrett (400)
Smith (700)
Parker (77)
Pitcairn (250)
Percy (1,000)
Smith's March
Percy's March
Smith and Percy
Old North Bridge, Concord River, Sudbury River, Concord,
Meriam's Corner, Lexington Green, Lexington,
Charles River, Cambridge, Mystic River, Breed's Hill,
Charlestown, Noodle's Island, Boston, Nook's Hill,
Castle Island, Dorchester Heights
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map.
