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... enemy . The objection is simply absurd and contemptible . Throwing out of consideration the interest of truth , it is surely much better , even on the narrow ground of expediency , to expose abuses , and to let the enemy have what ...
... enemy . The objection is simply absurd and contemptible . Throwing out of consideration the interest of truth , it is surely much better , even on the narrow ground of expediency , to expose abuses , and to let the enemy have what ...
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... enemy dashed on at the double quick . The Federals fell back in dismay . The enemy continued to fire briskly , but wildly , with his ar- tillery . At no time , during the artillery engagement , could the Confederates see the bodies of ...
... enemy dashed on at the double quick . The Federals fell back in dismay . The enemy continued to fire briskly , but wildly , with his ar- tillery . At no time , during the artillery engagement , could the Confederates see the bodies of ...
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... enemy who exhibited even an approximation to courage during the whole day . " The fact was , that he had fallen in circumstances of great gallantry . He was shot while standing on a log , waving his sword and vainly attempting to rally ...
... enemy who exhibited even an approximation to courage during the whole day . " The fact was , that he had fallen in circumstances of great gallantry . He was shot while standing on a log , waving his sword and vainly attempting to rally ...
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... enemy and with- drew his command to Philippi . Orders were given for the destruction of the Cheat bridge , but were not executed . The enemy's force at Grafton was about eight thousand men . On the 3d of June , through the failure of ...
... enemy and with- drew his command to Philippi . Orders were given for the destruction of the Cheat bridge , but were not executed . The enemy's force at Grafton was about eight thousand men . On the 3d of June , through the failure of ...
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... enemy's advance . Skilfully taking a position where the smallness of his force was concealed , he engaged them for a ... enemy had invested , General Johnston waited for him four days , hoping to be attacked by an adversary double his ...
... enemy's advance . Skilfully taking a position where the smallness of his force was concealed , he engaged them for a ... enemy had invested , General Johnston waited for him four days , hoping to be attacked by an adversary double his ...
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Southern History of the War: The Third Year of the War Edward Alfred Pollard No preview available - 2016 |
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