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What was john paul jones's major contribution during the war ,and why was it important
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He was a naval commander who managed to capture the British warship "Serapis" after a prolonged firefight. He is most notable for allegedly replying to a British demand for surrender with "Surrender? I have not yet begun to fight!"
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