I am studying this in social studies but can't find the answer exactly. I think it was that the Patriots were waiting for the British to start the first big battle of many...other thatn that...IDK
It happened after the Battle of Trenton!! i like that battle lol
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.
Colonel Joshua Chamberlain gave a speech to a group of deserters on the day before the Battle of Gettysburg. It rekindled their loyalty to the Union cause, and many historians say it helped the North win the Civil War.
Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his bunker before the battle of Berlin was over. He was no longer alive when the Europian treaties of World War 2 were signed.
Spending time in grade as a MAJOR or LIEUTENANT COLONEL first.
"Dont shoot until you see the whites of their eyes"
To conserve ammunition during the Battle of Bunker Hill (the American Revolution).More Information:The Americans (rebels) had been poorly supplied with ammunition. They needed to save as much ammunition as they could. What they did use needed to be as accurate as possible. The closer the British were when they fired, the higher the kill rate.
american revoulution
It happened after the Battle of Trenton!! i like that battle lol
american revoulution
The phrase "Hold your fire until you see the whites of their eyes" is attributed to American military leaders during the Revolutionary War, most famously by Colonel William Prescott at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. The saying emphasizes the importance of conserving ammunition and ensuring a close and effective shot before firing. It has since become a popular expression in military contexts.
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.
June 17, 1775, more than one year before the Declaration of Independence.
There were only two battles before the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776. They were the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the first major battle of the American Revolution- the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Get into the bunker, play their shot then rake the bunker as they are leaving.
Only two battles took place before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. These battles included the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a major part of the American Revolutionary War, a battle won by the British. However, while the Americans had run out of ammunition and were forced to retreat, the British had suffered a great loss of men, and gained a respect for the American army. The American's retreat was not followed after like it would have been before.