Eloquent words have been written and spoken all over the land in behalf of the honor and the bravery of the soldier; but where is the word spoken or written that can say more for the soldier than the action of these men on that field?
Dodge reflects on the valor of soldiers, emphasizing actions over words in honoring their bravery.
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We fixed bayonets, and as I gave the order the boys cheered and cheered, swinging their hats in every direction.
General McPherson fell in battle, booted and spurred, as the gallant and heroic gentleman should wish.
The men, if properly officered, would make good soldiers, but with their present officers they are little better than an armed mob.
Every man was at his post; every man doing a hero's duty.
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