“The word began to filter down the lines, and the grumbling stopped, there was something new about this march, something these men had never been a part of before. If the fight in the Wilderness had not gone their way—the… — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
“Newspapers are a great place for cowards and malcontents to have their say.” — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
“Across the river he could see the burnt and crushed buildings of Fredericksburg, the debris piled along the streets, the scattered ruins of people's lives, lives that were changed forever. His men had done that. Not all of it, of course. The whole corps had seemed to go insane, had turned the town into some kind of violent party, a… — Jeff Shaara Copy Share
Wars are indeed fought by children, by young people who have little to say in where they are sent to die. — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
I spend half my time in Montana, the other half in New York City. In unique ways, both places help me unwind, and both… — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
“a dangerous thing for any state to maintain its power by plugging up the vent of complaints, stifling the voices of the people. When… — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
“Major, I do not know why God does the things He does, but I believe you have the same duty to God as you… — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
“No cause that was ever worthy was without its turmoil, its trials, its hopelessness. We are not defeated yet.” — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
“Dickinson left the rostrum to applause, loud shouts of approval. Franklin was surprised, looked toward Adams, who returned the look, shook his head. The… — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
“Richmond serves one purpose. Lee must defend it. If we threaten the city, he will have to confront us. Lee will soon learn … we are… — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
“Sorry, ma’am, but we need a big damn army right now, and there’s no better way to make one than to gather up a… — Jeff Shaara Copy Share Image
