Dragoon, n. A soldier who combines dash and steadiness in so equal measure that he makes his advances on foot and his retreats on horseback.
Soldiers Quotes
Recruit, n. A person distinguishable from a civilian by his uniform and from a soldier by his gait.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
Well how do you do young Willie McBride, Do you mind if I sit here down by your graveside, And rest for a while ‘neath the warm summer sun? I’ve been walking all day, and I’m nearly done. I see by your gravestone you were only nineteen When you joined the great fallen in 1916. […]
Here Sunday, April, 9, 1865, after four years of heroic struggle in defense of the principles believed to be fundamental to the existence of our government, Lee surrendered 9000 men, the remnant of an army still unconquered in spirit.
