The piece evokes images of a long, slow march South to battle by the 54th.

They were fighting for their lives against the slow, blind march of the dead.

The long, slow march to the coast had been a painful one.

They held it steady for a second and then set off at a slow march.

There is no need to dwell in detail upon the army's long, slow march.

Kelly turned and began a slow march against the current.

I have a feeling, he thought, it is going to be a good, long, slow march.

The slow march continued until they were close enough to see the details of the fort.

Goldstein did not take note of the time that passed by during their slow march.

It's been a slow and steady march to the top.