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Page 93
... position . But while these achievements redound to the credit of the chief , they do not detract from the brilliancy of the exploit of the subordinate , which has been insufficiently recognized in history . While Grant's troops were ...
... position . But while these achievements redound to the credit of the chief , they do not detract from the brilliancy of the exploit of the subordinate , which has been insufficiently recognized in history . While Grant's troops were ...
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... position has been lauded in that it gave him " interior lines " so that he could strengthen any point by marching across the salient while Grant's men must march around , that the river covered his rear , and , mark this , " it enabled ...
... position has been lauded in that it gave him " interior lines " so that he could strengthen any point by marching across the salient while Grant's men must march around , that the river covered his rear , and , mark this , " it enabled ...
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... position Grant's two wings were south of the North Anna River and his center ( Burnside ) north of it , unable to cross . It was an unfavorable position from which to attack , and Lee himself was too weak to attack . Grant , however ...
... position Grant's two wings were south of the North Anna River and his center ( Burnside ) north of it , unable to cross . It was an unfavorable position from which to attack , and Lee himself was too weak to attack . Grant , however ...
Contents
THE SUMMER CAMPAIGN OF 1862 | 69 |
VII | 103 |
COMMANDERINCHIEF | 123 |
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