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The American first fired upon the British at the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775. It was a small battle and the Americans inflicted no serious casualties on the British. The British scattered the Americans and marched on to Concord, where they were attacked by a stronger American force.
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In which battle did the Americans win their first victory over the british?
The battle of Concord was the first that the Americans won against the British. This was also where the "shot heard 'round the world" was immortalized by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The British had come to Concord after the initial battle at Lexington, and were defeated by thousands of militiamen who descended upon them.
Why was there a few British soldiers that died in the battle of the bulge?
The assault was upon the American Forces, the British losses were in containing the attack and upon the counter attack. There were many fewer British soldiers involved than there were Americans.
Who fired the first shots on the green at Lexington on April 19 1775?
No ones knows. Lost to history.
Who was the first woman bestowed upon humankind by Zeus as a punishment for Prometheus's theft of fire?
Pandora
When was A Fire Upon the Deep created?
A Fire Upon the Deep was created in 1992-04.
At the start of the battle of Lexington their captain yelled' don't fire until fired upon when the minutemen faced the British redcoats what was his motivation?
Remain free from war with Briton as long as possible and only fire in self defence so not to bring the might of Briton down upon them
How many pages does A Fire Upon the Deep have?
A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge has 613 pages in the paperback edition.
How does an American address the British royal family upon meeting them?
For the reigning sovereign - "Your majesty", and for other royalty "Your royal highness". Americans do not bow or curtsy to royalty.
How is first woman bestowed upon humankind by Zeus as a punishment for Prometheus' theft of fire?
That would be Pandora.
Where was the USS Maddox when it was fire upon?
She actually fired her 5-inch guns first, in the Tonkin Gulf.
Why did the captain yell Don't fire unless fire upon?
he didn't. that one of americas greatest shams in order to make a good story.
What is the first thing you must do on discovering fire?
The first thing to do upon discovering a fire is to yell, "Fire" and make sure that all those near by know there is a fire. This is part of what is called "sounding the alarm." the other part is to call the fire in to security or the first department, depending on the process that as been established in your workplace. After that, you may consider whether you are able to put it out, or whether the appropriate action is to get to a safe place and let the fire specialists deal with it.
