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... command the left and right wings respectively of his army , each of whom had to act independently at one time or another during the campaign , and each of whom failed when operating alone . If Ney , a courageous , fearless leader whom ...
... command the left and right wings respectively of his army , each of whom had to act independently at one time or another during the campaign , and each of whom failed when operating alone . If Ney , a courageous , fearless leader whom ...
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... command of Admiral David G. Farragut , captured New Orleans . During the next two months he twice went up the river as far as Vicksburg , but these efforts served only to alert the Confederates to the importance of the defense of ...
... command of Admiral David G. Farragut , captured New Orleans . During the next two months he twice went up the river as far as Vicksburg , but these efforts served only to alert the Confederates to the importance of the defense of ...
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... command ; then , when he found that he had no choice , he had loyally accepted the assigned position , fearful of the consequences to his beloved country . Under such conditions it was inevitable that he should act with hesitation and ...
... command ; then , when he found that he had no choice , he had loyally accepted the assigned position , fearful of the consequences to his beloved country . Under such conditions it was inevitable that he should act with hesitation and ...
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Defeat of the Athenians at Syracuse 415413 B C 23 | 23 |
The Battle of Arbela 331 B C | 37 |
The Victory of Arminius over the Roman Legions | 80 |
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