I cannot find the quote. in late 1864, Thomas and Sherman had the AoT on the run. Davis gave a speech, on the heels of the Johnston Hood transfer of power, in which he said that " Our calvery and our people will destroy and harrass (Shermans) army as the Cossack did of Napolean, and the Yankee General, will leave only with his body guard."
What really killed Napoleons army was the winter - not Cossacks.
Upon hearing this boast Grant said "where is he going to get the snow?"
I thought that was priceless...
What really killed Napoleons army was the winter - not Cossacks.
Upon hearing this boast Grant said "where is he going to get the snow?"
I thought that was priceless...