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It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it. - Robert E. Lee

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It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it.

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Author Profession: Soldier

Nationality: American

Born: January 19, 1807

Died: October 12, 1870

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