My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never! — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
Shoot the brave officers, and the cowards will run away and take the men with them. — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
“I yield to no man in sympathy for the gallant men under my command; but I am obliged to sweat them tonight,… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
Sir! Men who desert their comrades in war deserve to be shot! And Officers who intrude for them deserve to be hung! — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
Our movement was a great success; I think the most successful military movement of my life. But I expect to receive more… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
I am more anxious than I can express that my men should be not only good soldiers of their country, but also… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
This army stays here until the last wounded man is removed. Before I leave them to the enemy, I will lose many… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
He is cautious. He ought to be. But he is NOT slow. Lee is a phenomenon. He is the only man whom… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
Don't say it's impossible! Turn your command over to the next officer. If he can't do it, I'll find someone who can, even if… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit so long… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
Under divine blessing, we must rely on the bayonet when firearms cannot be furnished — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
“My religious beliefs teach me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time of my death. I do… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
Shoot the brave officers, and the cowards will run away and take the men with them. — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
Died of wounds inflicted in error by his own troops at the battle of Chancellorsville during the US Civil War. Let us cross over… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
War means fighting. The business of the soldier is to fight. ... To move swiftly, strike vigorously, and secure all the fruits of victory… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
