In the name of God and humanity I protest!

- John Bell Hood

Major, send a shell first over their heads and let them get in their holes before you open with all your guns.

- John Bell Hood

I can assure you, that the gallant hearts that throb beneath its sacred folds, will only be content, when this glorious banner is planted first and f…

- John Bell Hood

I knew that if the feat was accomplished it must be at a most fearful sacrifice of as brave and gallant soldiers as ever engaged in battle.

- John Bell Hood