Teddy Roosevelt: “The Indian attack was relentless, and could neither be avoided…”

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The Indian attack was relentless, and could neither be avoided, parried, nor met by counter assault.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt conveys the unyielding nature of the Indian attacks, emphasizing the soldiers' inability to respond effectively.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The Indian attack was relentless, and could neither be avoided, parried, nor met by counter assault.”