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05-09-2011, 05:00 PM
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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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05-09-2011, 06:36 PM
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I thought it was "Dist....." not "Ran....."
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05-09-2011, 07:20 PM
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I've heard it both ways: To be honest at this point its probably impossible to ever state it was one way or the other. One thing that seems to be pretty certain from my reading of the incident is that it was some Corp from Alabama with a Whitworth that did the deed, and most agree it was at a range (that even today would raise eyebrows) between 600 to 1000 yards: and with a blackpowder rifle that is pretty damn good. Yet again proving that number .45 rules with firearms.
Ever man wishes to be remembered throughout history: Sedgwick I think would have rather not be remembered for this. (actually .451, but hey: Its still a 45.)
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#4
05-09-2011, 07:40 PM
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On the other hand, it could have been nothing more than a stray shot.
Still, rather fateful words....
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05-09-2011, 10:15 PM
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Quote:
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.
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"They couldn't hit an elephant at this dis...." Major General John Sedgwick, Union Army (1813 - 1864)
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