We soon discovered the rebels fleeing over the hills and down the White River Road, and being nearest to that road I immediately started my Brigade after them.
Grenville Dodge: “We soon discovered the rebels fleeing over the hills and down the White River Road, and being nearest to that road I…”
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Dodge describes his immediate action during a battle when he saw the enemy retreating.
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