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Israel Putnam

Israel Putnam: Veteran of the French & Indian, Revolution Wars

May 30, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Major General Israel Putnam hero of the American RevolutionA colorful figure of 18th-century America, Israel Putnam, “Old Put,” played a key role in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. In 1758, while serving with Rogers’ Rangers in New York, he barely escaped being burned alive by Mohawk warriors. He later commanded a force of 500 men who were shipwrecked off the coast of Cuba. He reportedly, and famously, gave the command “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes” at the Battle of Bunker Hill. [Read more…] about Israel Putnam: Veteran of the French & Indian, Revolution Wars

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Books, Events, History Tagged With: American Revolution, French And Indian War, Israel Putnam, Lincoln Depot Museum, Military History, Robert Rogers, Rogers' Rangers, Seven Years War

Israel Putnam: Hero of the Revolution

January 7, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Major General Israel PutnamRobert Hubbard is set to speak on his book Major General Israel Putnam: Hero of the American Revolution, on January 24th at 6:30 pm at the The Fraunces Tavern Museum in the City of New York.

A colorful figure of 18th century America, Israel Putnam (1718-1790) was an important leader in both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Hubbard’s lecture will include a discussion of Putnam’s role in the Battle of Brooklyn, the Landing at Kip’s Bay and the Battle of Harlem Heights. [Read more…] about Israel Putnam: Hero of the Revolution

Filed Under: Books, Events, History, New York City Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Battle of Brooklyn, Battle of Harlem Heights, Books, Fraunces Tavern Museum, French And Indian War, Israel Putnam, Military History, New York City, Robert's Rangers

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