Word: ace
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...battle next day, intending to attack and crush his opponent's right. Rosecrans, however, was so intent upon this purpose that he failed to strengthen his own right, and as Bragg struck his blow first and luckily found this one weak spot, the rebels came within an ace of winning a decisive victory. The Union right was forced back and routed, but Sheridan and Thomas stood firm in the centre and, by magnificent firmness, repelled