The allusion in the passage is "herculean task." This phrase refers to the mythical Greek hero Hercules, known for his incredible strength and for completing twelve labors that were considered nearly impossible. In this context, it suggests that the challenges faced by the Army of Northern Virginia are extremely daunting, akin to the monumental tasks undertaken by Hercules.
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Passage:
"As the days continued to lengthen and warm in April 1864, the realization that the Army of Northern Virginia, from a purely physical standpoint, faced a herculean task even to survive surfaced. Men and horses had eaten barely enough through the winter to stay alive. Grant's delay in opening up the spring campaign was greeted favorably in that the horses could get some forage from new grasses. The morale of Lee's army under these circumstances was amazingly high."
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"Select the allusion in the passage."
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