Life of George Washington, Količina 2G.P. Putnam, 1855 |
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Stran 178
... fire of musketry as they advanced ; but , not taking aim , their shot passed over the heads of the Americans . The latter had received the same orders with those in the redoubt , not to fire until the enemy should be within thirty paces ...
... fire of musketry as they advanced ; but , not taking aim , their shot passed over the heads of the Americans . The latter had received the same orders with those in the redoubt , not to fire until the enemy should be within thirty paces ...
Stran 179
... fire until the word of command , and exhorted them to do the same in the next attack . Putnam rode about Bunker's Hill and its skirts , to rally and bring on reinforcements which had been checked or scattered in crossing Charlestown ...
... fire until the word of command , and exhorted them to do the same in the next attack . Putnam rode about Bunker's Hill and its skirts , to rally and bring on reinforcements which had been checked or scattered in crossing Charlestown ...
Stran 182
... fire until their assailants were close at hand , and then made a murderous volley , by which several officers were laid low , and General Howe himself was wounded in the foot . The British soldiery this time likewise reserved their fire ...
... fire until their assailants were close at hand , and then made a murderous volley , by which several officers were laid low , and General Howe himself was wounded in the foot . The British soldiery this time likewise reserved their fire ...
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Hood at Boston The General | 26 |
Expedition of Washington to | 32 |
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