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Barbara Tuchman - Officers from St. Cyr went into...
Officers from St. Cyr went into battle wearing white-plumed shakos and white gloves; it was considered "chic” to die in white gloves. (Barbara Tuchman)

Officers from St. Cyr went into battle wearing white-plumed shakos and white gloves; it was considered "chic” to die in white gloves.

Barbara Tuchman

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