Why did john paul Jones say you have not yet begun to fight?

Answer 1

John Paul Jones said that because he wanted to show his independence and to show that he would not give up. He said this when he was at battle with a british ship and his ship was badly damaged. the british captin yelled out if he surrendered, and john said this famous quote. I have not yet begun to fight!

Answer 2

At the Battle of Flamborough Head when fighting the British warship Serapis. His ship was about to sink at the time.

Answer 3

Yes!


he was!

:)

Answer 4

no