Battle of Bunker hill, American revolution.
The saying was "Don't shoot till you see the whites of their eyes" because they were low on ammunition.
Colonel Prescott said this at the Bunker Hill during the American Revolution. His army had a limited amount of ammunition.
some quotes like "don't shoot till you see the whites of their eyes" was a famous one said by general Burgoyne,
Shoot at people till you hit them... then their out... if your with in ten feet dont shoot say surrender your out!
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.
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.
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Captain Prescott (William Prescott) was an American colonel in the Revolutionary war who led the Minute Men to Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill. He is also known as the man who commanded his soldiers, "Do not shoot 'till you see the whites of their eyes".
comander at the battle of bunker hill,"don't fire till you see the whites off their eyes" buried in pepperell ma
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
Dont Shoot people, wear orange if gun season, keep weapon on safety till something is spotted, clearly identify your target, dont be stupid...
Prescott's (or maybe Putnam's, history is a little fuzzy) famous quote was "Don't fire till you see the whites of their eyes."