Soldier Quotes

I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk instead of working.
If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops.
If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.
It is too late; now I wish I could live.
Shortly after this, I placed my command on our extreme left, to watch and fight the enemy should he make another attack, and went to Cemetary Hill for observation.
The zeal, bravery, and good behavior of the officers and men on the night of June 30, and during July 1, was commendable in the extreme.
There was splendid fighting on the part of the division on the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. There was no faltering or hesitation. Each man went to work determined to carry anything in reason.
We entered Gettysburg in the afternoon, just in time to meet the enemy entering the town, and in good season to drive him back before his getting a foothold.
By this time it was past six, and the enemy's van and ours were at too great a distance to engage, I perceived some of their ships stretching to the northward; and I imagined they were going to form a new line.
Falling little wind, it was five before I could form my line, or distinguish any of the enemy's motions; and could not judge at all of their force, more than by numbers, which were seventeen, and thirteen appeared large.
I do not send their Lordships the particulars of our losses and damages by this, as it would take me much time; and I am willing none should be lost in letting them know an event of such consequence.
The enemy now began to appear from the mast-head.
The next morning we saw nothing of the enemy, though we were still lying to.
My purpose was to get leave to bring my party into the settlements in order to outfit and to obtain the supplies that had now become necessary.
Few of us will forget the wail of mingled grief, rage and horror which rose from the camp when the Indians returned to it and recognized their slaughtered warriors, women, and children.
Suddenly a single shot on the extreme left rang out on the clear morning air, followed quickly by several others, and the whole line pushed rapidly forward through the brush.
Feed the troops on victory.
I don't care a damn for your loyal service when you think I am right; when I really want it most is when you think I am wrong.
No man is a hero in his own country.
A bowler can make or break a chap.
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