It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it.

Robert E. Lee

On seeing a Union charge repulsed by the Confederate army.

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Attraction of war War

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Robert E. Lee

Language

English

Time

1862 1860s 19th century

Occupation

Confederate general General Military officer

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United States

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Citation

Lee, Robert E. Comment to James Longstreet, on seeing a Union charge repelled in the Battle of Fredericksburg. Battle of Fredericksburg. 13 Dec. 1862, Fredericksburg, VA, USA.

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Source
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Medium
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Language
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Time
1862 1860s 19th century
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Citation

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