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It resulted in securing more advanced positions for all our troops where they were fully covered from the fire of the enemy.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “It resulted in securing more advanced positions for all our troops where they were fully covered from the fire of the…”
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This quote highlights the successful outcome of an assault that improved the positioning of Grant's troops.
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