The phrase "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" is attributed to General William Prescott during the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. This instruction was meant to conserve ammunition and ensure that the colonial forces had the best chance of hitting their British targets as they advanced. The battle was a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War, showcasing the determination of the colonial militia despite being outnumbered and outgunned.
Col. William Prescott at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
This was the Battle of Breeds/Bunker Hill fought in Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.
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Colonel Prescott is important because he was a hero of The Battle of Bunker Hill. He is also known for saying don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.
He wished to save ammunition.
"Dont shoot until you see the whites of their eyes"
No im quite sure the quote comes the battle of new Orleans where it was frist recorded by Timothy Daniel Westin who atributed it to Sam Jackson.
Col. William Prescott at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
This was the Battle of Breeds/Bunker Hill fought in Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.
Battle of Bunker Hill.
Battle of Bunker hill, American revolution.
Bunker hill
One famous qoute from Bunker Hill was, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
Battle of Bunker Hill 1775
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comander at the battle of bunker hill,"don't fire till you see the whites off their eyes" buried in pepperell ma