Teddy Roosevelt: “They were hemmed in by foes who showed no mercy and whose blows they…”

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They were hemmed in by foes who showed no mercy and whose blows they could in no way return.

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This quote illustrates the dire situation faced by soldiers who were overwhelmed and unable to defend themselves.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “They were hemmed in by foes who showed no mercy and whose blows they could in no way return.”