Bunker hill
Battle of Bunker Hill.
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This was the Battle of Breeds/Bunker Hill fought in Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes, then fire low".
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
The quote "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" refers to the sclera, which is the white outer layer of the eye. It is a saying that signifies waiting until the enemy is very close before taking action.
Colonial Colonel William Prescott . I suppose if you wanted to pin it on one man it could be him. He is also became widely attributed for the famous quote "Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes"
the ones i know is "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" i don't know if there are others from him.
Col. William Prescott at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
"Dont shoot until you see the whites of their eyes"
He wished to save ammunition.
At the battle of Trenton the commander said, "Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes."