“At the outbreak of the war it was found very difficult to raise infantry in Texas, as no Texan walks a yard if he can help it. Many mounted regiments were therefore organized, and afterwards dismounted.” IfsWarHelpingFoundDifficultWalksRaisesCivil WarOrganizedTexasYardsTexanOutbreaksInfantry Book:Three Months in the Southern States Source: Three Months in the Southern States
“For this war is essentially a war of conquest. If ever a nation did wage such a war, the North is now engaged, with a determination worthy of a more hopeful cause, in endeavoring to conquer the South.” IfsWarNationsCausesDeterminationSouthWorthyConquerEngagedCivil WarHopefulConquest Author:Arthur Fremantle
