 And I quote, the dead, the dying, the groans, lamentation, and cries along the road of the wounded for help were enough to pierce a heart. For Washington, the sounds of war, of dying soldiers, were losing their charm. It was a sound that he would become all too familiar with. Just an aside, in case you think that these stories are just myths and legends, I recommend you check out Ron Chernow's 2010 book,