Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton was a renowned American historian and journalist, celebrated for his expertise on the American Civil War. Born in 1899, Catton's compelling narrative style brought history to life in his numerous works, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "A Stillness at Appomattox." His career spanned roles as a reporter and editor, with his historical writings distinguished by vivid detail and accessibility, making him a pivotal figure in Civil War literature.
Book summaries for books written by Bruce Catton
Quotes
Men who could not be trusted to do anything right could be trusted to rush forward in a charge.
There was nothing else to do but go ahead and do it.
It was a war in which both sides were fighting for the mastery of their own destinies, and the two antagonists were evenly matched.
It was better to ride out a storm than to try to stand up against it.
There was a great deal of work to be done, and it would all have to be done by men who were tired and hungry and thirsty.
The only way to keep out of trouble was to keep moving, and the only trouble was that moving was so hard.
The soldiers were weary, but they were soldiers, and they knew what the duty was.
We are in a world of violence, and the only safety is in victory.
It was better not to think too much about what was happening.
They were going to fight, and they were going to win.
The only way to get anywhere was to keep moving, and it was hard to keep moving.
In war, a man had to take what the fates sent him and be thankful for it.