[Gandalf_The_Gray]

Not so sure about Washington.

Washington crushed an incipient mutiny by executing the three ring leaders by firing squad. The firing squad was made up of the "go along" mutineers. No need to shoot all the troops involved, excellent object lesson.

Regards,
GtG

[#1CTYankee]

"Washington crushed an incipient mutiny by executing the three ring leaders by firing squad. The firing squad was made up of the "go along" mutineers. No need to shoot all the troops involved, excellent object lesson.""

He did indeed however after sentencing eight men to hang for mutiny and other offenses he ended up only hanging one. This occurred at the last moment with all eight standing in nooses.

Freegards