"The Fight at the Rail Fence - Bunker Hill" by John Ward Dunsmore is an evocative depiction of a pivotal moment during the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, one of the early and significant battles of the American Revolutionary War. The painting focuses on the fierce combat near the rail fence, a critical defensive position used by the American forces. The rail fence was one of the key defensive points for the American forces, led by figures like Colonel William Prescott and General Israel Putnam. It played a vital role in repelling the British during their initial assaults.