lines. We must carry his position immediately by assaulting it. If we don't carry it by the first attack we will renew the attack as long as there is a man of us left or until the works are ours. Much depends upon prompt, vigorous, simultaneous movements. War Talks of Confederate Veterans - Page 152by George S. Bernard - 1892 - 335 pagesFull view - About this book
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