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As for fighting qualities the savages proved themselves as brave as any of our men.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “As for fighting qualities the savages proved themselves as brave as any of our men.”
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Dodge recognizes the bravery of the opposing forces, comparing them favorably to his own men.
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