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The country will not fail to note (is now noting) that the present hesitation to move upon the intrenched enemy is but the story of Manassas repeated.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “The country will not fail to note (is now noting) that the present hesitation to move upon the intrenched enemy is but…”
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In this statement, Blaine draws a parallel between past military hesitations and current events, highlighting a recurring theme in military strategy.
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