In the Battle of Bunker Hill,
A) the Patriots suffered light casualties and won the battle.
B) the British suffered heavy casualties.
C) Benedict Arnold was wounded.
D) the British surrendered their main forces to the Patriots.
E) the Patriots refused to withdraw and were all killed.

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The British suffered heavy casualties, with over 1,000 soldiers either killed or wounded. The Patriots also suffered significant losses, but were able to hold their ground and inflict heavy damage on the British forces. The battle is generally considered a Pyrrhic victory for the British, as they technically won the battle but suffered such heavy losses that it was not a sustainable victory.