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That individuality of action which so strongly characterizes the conduct of our troops in battle, if unguided or misdirected, can but produce confusion. But let the same idea control the mind of every man, let them apply these general principles to the incidents of battle as they arise, and success is certain.

— J. E. B. Stuart

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Dance away, young ladies; half of these young men will be dead or wounded next week.

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