Dark night, Oh terrible is thy shadow on the battle! Blows dealt alike on friend and foe, the dead, And dying trampled on- oh, day alone Should look upon the soldier's deeds! (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

Dark night, Oh terrible is thy shadow on the battle! Blows dealt alike on friend and foe, the dead, And dying trampled on- oh, day alone Should look upon the soldier's deeds!

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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