Men, you are all marksmen — don't one of you fire until you see the white of their eyes.
Israel Putnam Quotes
Israel Putnam (January 7, 1718 – May 29, 1790), popularly known as "Old Put", was an American military officer and landowner who fought with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). He also served as an officer with Rogers' Rangers during the French and Indian War (1754–1763), when he was captured by Mohawk warriors.
- United States
- Military leaders
Attribution
Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Israel Putnam (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.