The British were indeed very far superior to the Americans in every respect necessary to military operations, except the revivified courage and resolution, the result of sudden success after despair. - Quotes, Quotations & Sayings by Mercy Otis Warren

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The British were indeed very far superior to the Americans in every respect necessary to military operations, except the revivified courage and resolution, the result of sudden success after despair.

topics: War keywords: americans, british, courage, despair, military, respect, result , success

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Mercy Otis Warren

Date of birth: 1728-09-14

Date of death: 1814-10-19

Quotes number: 19

Nationality: American

Profession: Playwright

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