The impossibility of a retreat makes no difference in the situation of men resolved to conquer or die; and, believe me, my friends, if your conquest could be bought with the blood of your general, he would most cheerfully resign a life which he has long devoted to his country.
You know too well the forces which compose their army to dread their superior numbers. - James Wolfe
You know too well the forces which compose their army to dread their superior numbers.
- James Wolfe
A few regular troops from old France, weakened by hunger and sickness, who, when fresh, were unable to withstand the British soldiers, are their gene… - James Wolfe
A few regular troops from old France, weakened by hunger and sickness, who, when fresh, were unable to withstand the British soldiers, are their gene…
What, do they run already? Then I die happy. - James Wolfe
What, do they run already? Then I die happy.
War is an option of difficulties. - James Wolfe
War is an option of difficulties.
There is such a choice of difficulties that I am myself at a loss how to determine. - James Wolfe
There is such a choice of difficulties that I am myself at a loss how to determine.
The impossibility of a retreat makes no difference in the situation of men resolved to conquer or die; and, believe me, my friends, if your conquest … - James Wolfe
The impossibility of a retreat makes no difference in the situation of men resolved to conquer or die; and, believe me, my friends, if your conquest …
Gentlemen, I would rather have written those lines than take Quebec tomorrow. - James Wolfe
Gentlemen, I would rather have written those lines than take Quebec tomorrow.
I congratulate you, my brave countrymen and fellow soldiers, on the spirit and success with which you have executed this important part of our enterp… - James Wolfe
I congratulate you, my brave countrymen and fellow soldiers, on the spirit and success with which you have executed this important part of our enterp…
Possessed with a full confidence of the certain success which British valor must gain over such enemies, I have led you up these steep and dangerous … - James Wolfe
Possessed with a full confidence of the certain success which British valor must gain over such enemies, I have led you up these steep and dangerous …
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