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“My arm is paralyzed; my voice that once could be heard all along the line, is gone; I can scarcely speak above a whisper; my hearing is very much impaired, and sometimes I feel as if I wished the end would come; but I have some misrepresentations of my battles that I wish to correct, so as to have my record correct before I die.”

Quote by James Longstreet

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James Longstreet

James Longstreet was a prominent military commander during the American Civil War. Known for his exceptional tactical skills and command abilities, he was one of the key figures in the Union army. His performance on the battlefield had a significant impact on the outcome of the war. more

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