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Originally Posted by Panther Al
Today in history (the 9th of May), is a very important day for those who are of a military bent (Which is most of us I imagine).
In 1864, the worlds best battlefield quote was given by Maj. Gen. Sedgwick, In which when asked by his aide to get off his horse because there was Rebel Snipers on the other side of the battlefield, uttered:
"Nonsense, Why they couldn't hit a Elephant at this ran....."
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I so enjoy seeing people display excessive hubris, then end up with s__t on their face. That's one of the reasons I picked the signature line I have.
Thanks for the bit of historical detail. I know I've read it before, but it's always good to get an occasional reminder.