April, 19, 1775

[delta6]

On this day in 1775, a bunch of farmers with guns put the world’s most powerful military on notice that they were done messing around.

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[smithers599]

Ridiculous. No way could a bunch of "ordinary" people with rifles defeat the world's most powerful army and navy.

[oldslurrydog1]

With the newly WOKE crowd along with the "they" people, it won't happen again.

[xerts1191]

Patrick O’Donnell “WASHINGTON’S IMMORTALS” and “THE INDISPENSABLE’S are must reads

[xerts1191]

[Cubiclerevolt]

With the newly WOKE crowd along with the "they" people, it won't happen again.

You do know there were more people on the side and support of the crown than those against it right?

Those people are a non factor. If s*** got hot they would be running to canada.

[What]

Thanks. I'm going to order these books. Love to see any more similar recommendations

[xerts1911]

You won’t be disappointed

[smithers599]

Here's the man who is a hero and role model for all of us geezers on this forum:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Whittemore

On April 19, 1775, Whittemore was age 78.

Battles of Lexington and Concord
On April 19, 1775, British forces were returning to Boston from the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the opening engagements of the war. On their march they were continually shot at by American militiamen.

Whittemore was in his fields when he spotted an approaching British relief brigade under Earl Percy, sent to assist the retreat. Whittemore loaded his musket and ambushed the British grenadiers of the 47th Regiment of Foot from behind a nearby stone wall, killing one soldier. He then drew his dueling pistols, killed a second grenadier and mortally wounded a third. By the time Whittemore had fired his third shot, a British detachment had reached his position; Whittemore drew his sword and attacked.[7] He was subsequently shot in the face, bayoneted numerous times, and left for dead in a pool of blood. He was found by colonial forces, trying to load his musket to resume the fight. He was taken to Dr. Cotton Tufts of Medford, who perceived no hope for his survival. However, Whittemore recovered and lived another 18 years until dying of natural causes at the age of 96.[2][9]

[xerts1911]

Old Guys Rule

[Tenring]

Here's the man who is a hero and role model for all of us geezers on this forum:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Whittemore

On April 19, 1775, Whittemore was age 78.

Battles of Lexington and Concord
On April 19, 1775, British forces were returning to Boston from the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the opening engagements of the war. On their march they were continually shot at by American militiamen.

Whittemore was in his fields when he spotted an approaching British relief brigade under Earl Percy, sent to assist the retreat. Whittemore loaded his musket and ambushed the British grenadiers of the 47th Regiment of Foot from behind a nearby stone wall, killing one soldier. He then drew his dueling pistols, killed a second grenadier and mortally wounded a third. By the time Whittemore had fired his third shot, a British detachment had reached his position; Whittemore drew his sword and attacked.[7] He was subsequently shot in the face, bayoneted numerous times, and left for dead in a pool of blood. He was found by colonial forces, trying to load his musket to resume the fight. He was taken to Dr. Cotton Tufts of Medford, who perceived no hope for his survival. However, Whittemore recovered and lived another 18 years until dying of natural causes at the age of 96.[2][9]