52,000 Americans lost their lives between July 1 and July 3 1863. That isn't a typo, 52,000!
What would this country be like if they had given up the fight on July 4?
As hard as it is, and I have no allusions, sometimes you have to fight.
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The Battle of Chickamauga may have been worse, September 19-20, 1863 (two days), 34,624.
Last edited by waste gate; 07-04-07 at 12:02 AM.
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