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Was general Thomas gauge in the Boston Massacre or general Thomas Preston?

Fixed by Darth Gir Gage was in Boston at the time this is true but he was not in the Massacre nor did he participate in the trial (at least nothing that affected it) Preston wasin it however At this time he was a captain not a general. Captain Preston was tried in court for giving the order to open fire. Though thanks to John Adams defence Preston was found not guilty


Was captain Preston found guilty n the Boston massacre trial?

yes. he told other soldiers to shoot and he never did. he admits that he would not have said that if he was standing in front of the guns. since he said to shoot, he was charged for murder with some other soldiers.


What British officer was found not guilty for his part in the Boston massacre?

The British officer found not guilty for his role in the Boston Massacre was Captain Thomas Preston. He was accused of inciting the violence that led to the deaths of five colonists on March 5, 1770. After a trial, which garnered significant public attention, he was acquitted, largely due to the defense provided by notable lawyers, including John Adams, who argued that Preston did not order his men to fire into the crowd.


How was Captain Ernest Medina involved in the My Lai massacre?

He was the commander of C Company and the Commanding Officer of Lieutenant Calley who was convicted in that event. Medina was charged and tried in the case and was found not guilty on 23 September 1971.


Was Henry the 2nd guilty after he killed thomas becket?

yes he was guilty because Thomas used to be his friend and if you had just murdered your old friend you would feel bad too.

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Was general Thomas gauge in the Boston Massacre or general Thomas Preston?

Fixed by Darth Gir Gage was in Boston at the time this is true but he was not in the Massacre nor did he participate in the trial (at least nothing that affected it) Preston wasin it however At this time he was a captain not a general. Captain Preston was tried in court for giving the order to open fire. Though thanks to John Adams defence Preston was found not guilty


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yes. he told other soldiers to shoot and he never did. he admits that he would not have said that if he was standing in front of the guns. since he said to shoot, he was charged for murder with some other soldiers.


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