This time of the year I always have this quote rambling around my head when I see a large patch of Paintbrush and Bluebonnets in a field or along the roadside. This is a quote from officer in the Texas Brigade on his thoughts as he looked upon the remains of the 5th New York Fire Zouves after the Regiment was destroyed by the Texas Brigade The Second Manassas during Longstreets's Corps' massed assault.
I have stood in the exact spot of the New Yorkers line. They never saw what hit them. All they could do was run. Very sobering place.
I have stood in the exact spot of the New Yorkers line. They never saw what hit them. All they could do was run. Very sobering place.