Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Clingman” in chapter 1.56 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 24.:
... is said that this affair had much to do with the recklessness exhibited by Clingman in the war, and which led to his rapid promotion to the rank of general.
Let us make this a Thermopylae, said Clingman to Joe Johnston, when they were surrounded by Sherman's army.
I am not in the Thermopylae business, retorted Johnston, and surrendered forthwith.
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