Nelson A. Miles Quotes

A collection of quotes by Nelson A. Miles.

Nelson A. Miles (1839-1925) was a prominent United States Army officer who served during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. He rose through the ranks and eventually became a general, known for his strategic skills and bravery in battle. Miles played a significant role in campaigns against Native American tribes, including the Nez Perce and Apache. He was also involved in the Spanish-American War, leading the American forces in Puerto Rico. Miles' military career spanned over four decades, and he is remembered as one of the most accomplished and respected military leaders of his time.

If the graves of the thousands of victims who have fallen in

If the graves of the thousands of victims who have fallen in the terrible wars of the two races had been placed in line the philanthropist might travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Lakes to the Gulf, and be constantly in sight of green mounds.

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