“As each brigade emerged from the woods, from 50 to 100 guns opened upon it, tearing great gaps in its ranks; but the heroes pressed on and were shot down by reserves at the guns. It was not war, it was murder.”
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Daniel Harvey Hill
Daniel Harvey Hill (July 12, 1821 - September 24, 1889) was an influential historian and educator. Known for his profound understanding of history and his contributions to educational reform, Hill is celebrated for his role in shaping higher education in the United States during and after the Civil War. As a historian, he made groundbreaking contributions to the study of American history; as an educator, he was a pioneer in reforming higher education, pushing for modernization in academic research and teaching methods. more