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Time for them to try again. I like a good slaughter. Perhaps Atlanta can burn again.




General John bell Hood, CSA, is actually the one who FIRST set fire to Atlanta, as he retreated out and abandoned the city in his care, he meant to destroy the ammunition and stores to keep them out of Yankee hands. Fire, however, has a tendency to spread, and back in 1864, fire codes and prevention were kinda low on the priority list. Made for one helluva Fourth of July in September though...

General Hood was both crippled (no leg, and one crippled arm) and toally zonked on painkillers (Laudanum)...I could easily see myself in his position. But judging from my Chess prowess, I'd have been a better strategist.

Cheers, Marse Bornyo.



In Atlanta, Hood destroyed the city.

In Nashville, Hood destroyed his army.


For years I thought Hood only had 1 arm because Sam Watkins mistakenly said he did in "Company Aytch":

"I was at General Hood's headquarters. He was much agitated and affected, pulling his hair with his one hand (he had but one), and crying like his heart would break. I pitied him, poor fellow. I asked him for a wounded furlough, and he gave it to me. I never saw him afterward. I always loved and honored him, and will ever revere and cherish his memory. He gave his life in the service of his country, and I know today he wears a garland of glory beyond the grave, where Justice says "well done," and Mercy has erased all his errors and faults."


You can download the book since it's in the public domain.

<<Here, for example>>
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