William C. Oates Professions : Former Governor of Alabama Born : November 30, 1835 Died : September 9, 1910 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by William C. Oates My dead and wounded were nearly as great in number as those still on duty. They literally covered the ground. The blood stood in puddles in some places on the rocks; the ground was soaked with the blood of as brave men as ever fell on the red field of battle. William C. Oates rocks men war Rapid change of conditions in all human affairs bring unexpected results. William C. Oates unexpected war history We ran like a herd of wild cattle. William C. Oates cattle herds war Similar Authors Bob Riley former-governor-of-alabama Don Siegelman former-governor-of-alabama George C. Wallace former-governor-of-alabama Fob James former-governor-of-alabama All Authors