Gage and Howe decided that a frontal assault on the works would be a simple matter, when an encircling move (gaining control of Charlestown Neck), would have given them a more resounding victory.
Gage og Howe besluttede, at det ville være en let sag at angribe frontalt, selv om en omringende bevægelse (som tog kontrol over Charlestown Neck) ville have givet dem en større sejr.