Falling little wind, it was five before I could form my line, or distinguish any of the enemy's motions; and could not judge at all of their force, more than by numbers, which were seventeen, and thirteen appeared large.
-- John Byng
   
John Byng   Name:
John Byng
Type:
Soldier
Nationality:
British
Birth:
October 29, 1704
Death:
March 14, 1757
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