Teddy Roosevelt: “If they charged they could not overtake the Indians; and the instant…”

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If they charged they could not overtake the Indians; and the instant the charge stopped the Indians came back.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt describes the tactical challenges faced by soldiers in combat, highlighting the futility of their efforts against a superior enemy.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “If they charged they could not overtake the Indians; and the instant the charge stopped the Indians came back.”