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“I always shoot at privates. It was they who did the shooting and killing, and if I could kill a wound a private, why, my chances were so much the better. I always looked upon officers as harmless personages.”

Quote by Sam Watkins

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Sam Watkins (June 26, 1839 – July 20, 1901) was an American author and Confederate soldier during the American Civil War. He is best known for his memoir 'Company Aytch: A Confederate Soldier's Memoir of the War,' which vividly recounts his service in the 1st Tennessee Infantry Regiment. Born in Tennessee, Watkins fought in major battles including Chickamauga and Atlanta. His work is noted for its humor, honesty, and human insight, becoming a vital primary source for Civil War studies. After the war, he returned to civilian life as a farmer and writer until his death. more

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