I got a clear impression that he'd cheerfully send off a re… - John Jakes

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I got a clear impression that he'd cheerfully send off a regiment to be butchered if it served his purpose. He wouldn't think twice about it, either. he called soldiers "interchangeable parts.

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John William Jakes (March 31, 1932 – March 11, 2023) was an American writer, best known for American historical fiction.

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Alternative Names: John William Jakes • Jay Scotland

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