‘Don’t Fire Until You See the Whites of Their Eyes’: The Obscure Origin of the Military Command

Legend has it that a heroic American commander at the Battle of Bunker Hill implored his men to hold their fire until their enemies were under their noses. But did the event actually happen?

By: Mental Floss

Jun 03 2024
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‘Don’t Fire Until You See the Whites of Their Eyes’: The Obscure Origin of the Military Command — ‘Don’t Fire Until You See the

The Battle of Bunker Hill is often viewed as a key moment in the early stages of the Revolutionary War, a turning point for American morale and valor against the British forces. And its thought to be… [+4493 chars]

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