“I can assure you, that the gallant hearts that throb beneath its sacred folds, will only be content, when this glorious banner is planted first and foremost in the coming struggle for our independence.” FirstsHeartI CanStruggleIndependenceSacredGloriousFoldsBannerGallant Author:John Bell Hood
“I knew that if the feat was accomplished it must be at a most fearful sacrifice of as brave and gallant soldiers as ever engaged in battle.” IfsSacrificeBattleBraveryBraveSoldierEngagedAccomplishedEngagementFearfulFeatsGallant Book:Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate States Armies Source: Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate States Armies