John Paul Jones: “I have not yet begun to fight!” (sep 15, 1779 – sep 15, 1779)
Description:
The U.S. battleship the Bonhomme Richard was getting the worst of its battle with the British vessel HMS Serapis off Flamborough Head, England, when the American commander, John Paul Jones, refused to surrender, proclaiming, “I have not yet begun to fight!” Jones ultimately triumphed, but he lost his ship in the process.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 15, 1779
sep 15, 1779
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