heat shield. n. A barrier that prevents the heating of a space or an object by absorbing, reflecting, or dissipating external heat, especially a protective structure on a spacecraft or missile that dissipates heat on atmospheric reentry by melting and vaporizing. heat shield. n.
The Battle of Bunker Hill started when the colonists learned about the British plan to occupy Dorchester Heights. The colonists were understandably shaken by this news. They thought of this as the last straw, and they had to protect their land and freedom.
General Israel Putnam, American Commander: Battle of Bunker Hill on 17th June 1775 in the American Revolutionary War: picture by Alonzo Chapell: buy this picture. Uniforms, arms and equipment at the Battle of Bunker Hill: The British grenadiers, light infantry and battalion company men wore red coats.