"The Devil's to Pay" Quotes

“The Virginian made a number of critical errors that morning. His first was ordering his column forward with no skirmishers leading the way well to the front. Because he had no cavalry to screen his advance, Heth should have deployed these skirmishers to avoid stumbling into a fight at a disadvantage. This was a critical blunder because it meant that his column would grope blindly for the enemy as it marched along.”
― Eric J. Wittenberg, "The Devil's to Pay": John Buford at Gettysburg: A History and Walking Tour

“Buford didn’t dress for respect, he earned it. He didn’t try to get his name in the newspapers, instead he led with deeds that caused his men to follow his guidon with confidence and the full expectation of success.”
― Eric J. Wittenberg, The Devils to Pay: John Buford at Gettysburg. a History and Walking Tour.