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Page 115
... Washington . The federal government could scarcely ignore the threat of disaffection at its own back door . Maryland had always created a Southern image for itself , and the city of Baltimore prided itself ( and for that matter still ...
... Washington . The federal government could scarcely ignore the threat of disaffection at its own back door . Maryland had always created a Southern image for itself , and the city of Baltimore prided itself ( and for that matter still ...
Page 126
... Washington seemed to lie temptingly open , and , at the end of it , a chance to bring the war to a speedy end . Newspaper editors and armchair strategists in Richmond clamoured for quick action , and Beauregard himself later bitterly ...
... Washington seemed to lie temptingly open , and , at the end of it , a chance to bring the war to a speedy end . Newspaper editors and armchair strategists in Richmond clamoured for quick action , and Beauregard himself later bitterly ...
Page 186
... Washington . Lee now made the bold decision to invade Maryland ; as always he was willing to take great risks for great stakes . He planned to continue his war of manoeuvre , open up new areas for desperately needed food and other ...
... Washington . Lee now made the bold decision to invade Maryland ; as always he was willing to take great risks for great stakes . He planned to continue his war of manoeuvre , open up new areas for desperately needed food and other ...
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