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# Emory Upton

(1839–1881)   Military Officer

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Emory Upton was a military officer.

## Quick Facts About Emory Upton

Born August 27, 1839

Died March 15, 1881

Profession Military Officer

## About Emory Upton

Union Army general (1839–1881)... \| Emory Upton was a United States Army general and military strategist, prominent for his role in leading infantry to attack entrenched positions successfully at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House during the American Civil War, but he also excelled at artillery and cavalry assignments. His work, T

##  Quotes by Emory Upton

> [I have heard of 'the dead lying in heaps', but never saw it till this battle. Whole ranks fell together.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/emory-upton/i-have-heard-of-the-dead-lying-in-heaps-but-never-saw-it-till-this/)

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