“ The word began to filter down the lines, and the grumbling stopped, there was something new about this march, something these men had never been a part of before. If the fight in the Wilderness had no… Jeff Shaara
“ Richmond serves one purpose. Lee must defend it. If we threaten the city, he will have to confront us. Lee will soon learn … we are not going away. If the newspapers and all those people in Washington… Jeff Shaara
“ Meade looked at Grant, and Grant turned, moved toward his tent, said quietly, General, a moment, if you please … Jeff Shaara
“ Across the river he could see the burnt and crushed buildings of Fredericksburg, the debris piled along the streets, the scattered ruins of people's lives, lives that were changed forever. His men had… Jeff Shaara
“ World will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but can never forget what they did here. It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from th… Jeff Shaara
“ Dickinson left the rostrum to applause, loud shouts of approval. Franklin was surprised, looked toward Adams, who returned the look, shook his head. The chamber was dismissed, and Franklin pushed hims… Jeff Shaara
“ Major, I do not know why God does the things He does, but I believe you have the same duty to God as you have always had: to follow the right path, to live your life with a clear conscience. Jeff Shaara
“ Responsibility, had been shifted from the president’s weakening shoulders. It was now up Jeff Shaara
“ Wars are indeed fought by children, by young people who have little to say in where they are sent to die. Jeff Shaara
“ As the months passed, even the strident voices from the newspapers had begun to moderate, and the passion to put Preston’s neck in a noose had become subdued. It was a relief to Adams that with the tr… Jeff Shaara
“ The bands were everywhere, close and faraway, a blend of discordant noise. He passed close to one now, a half-dozen drummers pounding away, a sergeant leading them in a rhythm that was no rhythm at al… Jeff Shaara
“ I confess, without shame, that I am sick and tired of fighting—its glory is all moonshine; even success the most brilliant is over dead and mangled bodies, with the anguish and lamentations of distant… Jeff Shaara
