Both sides fought with a stubbornness absolutely unknown in European wars, but the regiments of the Union army seemed to be inspired with that higher invincibility of purpose which characterized their great leader.
"The Struggle for Missouri"
John McElroy
This siege of nine weeks' duration had cost him severe losses, among them being Generals Caffarelli and Bon: but worst of all was the loss of that reputation for invincibility which he had hitherto enjoyed.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
Already in this first "small fight" the Spaniards had learned a lesson, and might even entertain a doubt of their invincibility.
"History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89, Vol. II. Complete"
John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: February 7, 2009