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James Wolfe Quotes
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Type:
Soldier Quotes
Category:
British Soldier Quotes
Date of Birth:
January 2, 1727
Date of Death:
September 13, 1759
Nationality:
British
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James Wolfe

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A few regular troops from old France, weakened by hunger and sickness, who, when fresh, were unable to withstand the British soldiers, are their general's chief dependence.
James Wolfe

I congratulate you, my brave countrymen and fellow soldiers, on the spirit and success with which you have executed this important part of our enterprise.
James Wolfe

Now God be praised, I will die in peace.
James Wolfe

Possessed with a full confidence of the certain success which British valor must gain over such enemies, I have led you up these steep and dangerous rocks, only solicitous to show you the foe within your reach.
James Wolfe

The impossibility of a retreat makes no difference in the situation of men resolved to conquer or die; and, believe me, my friends, if your conquest could be bought with the blood of your general, he would most cheerfully resign a life which he has long devoted to his country.
James Wolfe

You know too well the forces which compose their army to dread their superior numbers.
James Wolfe



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