Civil war Quote by Clint Johnson

““Not knowing how mant troops Jenkins truly had, Johnson refused to surrender "unless forced to do so by an exhibition of your boasted strength." Jenkins fought for more than five hours before pulling back.””

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“Richmond's newspaper questioned how a senior general could not even get two of his own generals to cooperate with him. They nicknamed him "Granny"…

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“Jones described what followed in his official report: All the oil, the tanks, barrels,engines for pumping, engine-houses, and wagons- in a word, everything used…

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“Floyd did not accept the blame for his defeat. He blamed his fellow general Henry Wise for not committing some of his regiments to…

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“When Mr.Cunningham ran outside during the battle shouting "Hurrah for Jeff Davis!", a Union shot clipped his ear. Mr.Cunningham ran back inside his house.…

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“Lincoln replied:"There is a difference between secession against the Constitution and in favor of the Constitution.”

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“After the war, Lee described Traveller in a letter:"Fine proportions, muscular figure, deep chest, short back, strong haunches, flat legs, small head, broad forehead,…

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“Federal Officer: "The arms piled on the ground were not worth 10 cents a ton.”

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