Pickett's lines being nearer, the impact was heaviest upon them. James Longstreet heavyimpactline Change image and share on social
In the case of the armies at Fredericksburg it would have been, to say the least, very hazardous to give counter-attack, the Federal position being about as strong as ours from which we had driven them back. James Longstreet armyattackback share on social
If the blame (if there is any) can be shifted from him to me, I shall help him and our cause by taking it. I desire, therefore, that all the responsibility that can be put upon me shall go there and shall remain there. James Longstreet blamedesireput share on social
The town caught fire in several places, shells crashed and burst, and solid shot rained like hail. James Longstreet burstcatchcrash Change image and share on social
A little before noon I sent orders to all my batteries to open fire through the streets or at any points where the troops were seen about the city, as a diversion in favor of Jackson. James Longstreet batterycitydiversion Change image and share on social
I fancy that no good ideas upon that campaign will be mentioned at any time that did not receive their share of consideration by General Lee. James Longstreet campaignconsiderationfancy Change image and share on social
That man will fight us every day and every hour till the end of the war. James Longstreet dayendfight Change image and share on social
Before my troops reached the little city, and before the people of Fredericksburg knew that any part of the Confederate army was near, there was great excitement over the demand for surrender. James Longstreet armycityconfederate Change image and share on social
