My dead and wounded were nearly as great in number as those still on duty. They literally covered the ground. The blood… — William C. Oates Copy Share Image
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In many ways, the North won the Civil War militarily and then lost the peace. You know, a group of writers, included… — Ron Chernow Copy Share Image
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