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... field in person : " I am very much inclined to prefer field work rather than office work for successful military operations . The general who stands upon the field of battle and leads his forces in person is the one most likely to win ...
... field in person : " I am very much inclined to prefer field work rather than office work for successful military operations . The general who stands upon the field of battle and leads his forces in person is the one most likely to win ...
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... field , and gave as good as it took from superior numbers . The trouble lay in those superior numbers , and that more might soon join them , undeterred by McClellan . ( As a matter of fact , more were on the way ; on August 7 , when a ...
... field , and gave as good as it took from superior numbers . The trouble lay in those superior numbers , and that more might soon join them , undeterred by McClellan . ( As a matter of fact , more were on the way ; on August 7 , when a ...
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... field : We are in the midst of the most terrible battle of the war , per- haps of history . Thus far it looks well , but I had great odds against me . Hurry up all the troops possible . Our loss has been terrific , but we have gained ...
... field : We are in the midst of the most terrible battle of the war , per- haps of history . Thus far it looks well , but I had great odds against me . Hurry up all the troops possible . Our loss has been terrific , but we have gained ...
Contents
An Ohio Boyhood | 3 |
Mr Attorney Stanton | 16 |
The Wider Stage | 33 |
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