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    What were the last words of Maj. Gen. John Sedgewick at the battle of Spottsylvania, May 9, 1864?

    Question #41360. Asked by griffinj. (Nov 20 03 6:10 PM)


    TabbyTom

    		"They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist ...."

    Nov 20 03, 6:15 PM
    mk2norwich

    		We've had this question before, and if I recall correctly, many sources claim that Sedgwick actually said "distance", and was not cut off mid-sentence, as is popularly believed. Confirmation, anyone?

    Nov 21 03, 4:01 PM

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