Nathanael Greene Quote

The fortifications here are so strong, and the garrison will be so numerous, that I think we have but little to fear, either from a surprise or storm; and therefore we have only to guard against an investiture or siege.


Letter to George Washington (November 1779)


The fortifications here are so strong, and the garrison will be so numerous, that I think we have but little to fear, either from a surprise or...

The fortifications here are so strong, and the garrison will be so numerous, that I think we have but little to fear, either from a surprise or...

The fortifications here are so strong, and the garrison will be so numerous, that I think we have but little to fear, either from a surprise or...

The fortifications here are so strong, and the garrison will be so numerous, that I think we have but little to fear, either from a surprise or...