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Hannible thought that King Phyrrus was second only to Alexander.

As far as American Civul War is concerned, Grant was the best. Lee was excellent as a field commander but he lacked strategic thought, during the overland campaign he battled Grant well, but did not realize that the destruction of his army, not capture of Richmond was Grants objective. Not until he was pinned down in Petersburg that is.

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