Thomas Jackson Quotes on Troops
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I yield to no man in sympathy for the gallant men under my command; but I am obliged to sweat them tonight, so that I may save their blood tomorrow. The line of hills southwest of Winchester must not be occupied by the enemies artillery. My own must be there and in position by daylight. ... You shall however have two hours rest.
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Who could not conquer with such troops as these?
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My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never!