Quote by General John Stark, said before

If the Lord should once more give us sunshine and I do not give you enough fighting, I will never ask you to come out again.But had daylight lasted one hour longer, Stark reported later, we should have taken the whole body of them.

If the Lord should once more give us sunshine and I do not g

Summary

This quote, attributed to General John Stark, reflects the regretful sentiments of a military leader who missed an opportunity for victory due to a lack of time. He suggests that if he fails to provide his soldiers with ample guidelines or support when favorable conditions arise again, he will never call upon them to fight again. Stark asserts that had daylight lasted a bit longer, his forces would have been able to secure a complete victory over the enemy. Ultimately, the quote highlights the significance of timing and decisive action in achieving success in a military campaign.

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By General John Stark, said before

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