The mystic chords which proceeding from so many battle fields and so many patriot graves pass through all the hearts and all the hearths in this broad continent of ours will yet again harmonize in their ancient music when breathed upon by the guardian angel of the nation.

NEWYORKER: Union Man

Before the battle: Mark Fields, Bill Ford's number two executive, is looking for a way forward.

FORBES: Ford Under Fire

These men and women remind us that heroism is found not only on the fields of battle.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama: Memorial in Arizona

Unless Harmony's shareholders or Gold Fields' lawyers halt it first, the battle will last at least to November 26th, when the first stage of Harmony's bid is due.

ECONOMIST: Tempers fray as a hostile bid rolls on

Shot in the abdomen, arms and legs, Hamidullah, who like many Afghans uses only one name, said he was in his fields in Girisk district of volatile Helmand province when a battle started between Taliban and a joint force of Afghan and American soldiers.

NPR: Fighting Season Is Testing Ground For Afghan Force