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Last updated on September 19, 2024.
Israel Putnam

Israel Putnam, popularly known as "Old Put", was an American army general officer who fought with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War (1775โ€“1783). He also served notably as an officer with Rogers' Rangers during the French and Indian War (1754โ€“1763), when he was captured by Mohawk warriors. He was saved from the ritual burning given to enemies by the intervention of a French officer with whom the Mohawk were allied.

January 7, 1718 - May 29, 1790
A good horse is a man's best friend in time of danger. โ€” ยฉ Israel Putnam
A good horse is a man's best friend in time of danger.
Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes! Then fire low!
The enemy advances and you tremble. They've better numbers, you say. Better weapons. Better training. But I do not fear, and neither should you. For what they have in material, they lack in conviction and care. But not us. We have discipline. We have order. And most importantly, we have passion. We believe! So maintain vigilance. Conserve your ammo. Ensure a proper line of sight. And above all else, men, do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes.
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