[cripplecreek]

By the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability and expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, altho' death was levelling my companions on every side.

- GEORGE WASHINGTON, letter to John A. Washington, Jul. 18, 1755

[muawiyah]

That was when George was a colonial officer in charge of forces fighting FOR the Brits. Of course he did much better on his own later!