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Suppose the Sixteenth Corps, with less than 5,000 men, seeing at least three times their number in their front, should have retreated, instead of standing and fighting as it did: What would have been the result?
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “Suppose the Sixteenth Corps, with less than 5,000 men, seeing at least three times their number in their front, should…”
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Dodge poses a hypothetical scenario to emphasize the bravery of the Sixteenth Corps in the face of overwhelming odds.
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It is upheld and maintained today, as it always has been, by the patriotism of our people as represented by our Army in the Civil War, in Cuba, the Philippines, and China.
In view of all the facts, I must doubt the sincerity of those who are seeking to bring discredit upon our little Army, the marvellous efficiency of which has won the admiration of the world.
They evidently have no desire to learn about these things, but want some excuse for attacking our Army, hoping thereby to bring dishonor upon our country before the world.
The national honor never has, never can, and never will be protected by such methods.
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