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General Pickett, finding the battle broken while the enemy was still reinforcing, called the troops off - James Longstre
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"General Pickett, finding the battle broken while the enemy was still reinforcing, called the troops off"

- James Longstreet

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by James Longstreet between January 8, 1821 and January 2, 1904. He/she was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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