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Originally Posted by FlyingCaddy
Sherman's big move was in '64 after the south had been rather bloodied, I dont see the suprise that he could not be stopped, He walked in the back door of an enemy withering on the vine. Just look at Grants final plan to Win Viriginia, a total war of attrition.
The American Civil War speaks more about the past training of the Conferderate soldiers, b/c a great deal of the US army's men came from the south and the staying power of the Union.
I mean look at all the major battles until 1863, the defender wins a great deal, why?
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I don't think Sherman or Grant were "Great Generals"
Grant realized that no matter how good Lee was we only had so many men. He just slowly wore down Lee army. And would not let the Union Army retreat.
Anyone think Lee was overrated? Lee was great on the Defense, not so good on offense (Gettysburg, Antietam ). Once Jackson was killed Lee was never really the same. I think that says more for Jackson than Lee.
Sherman attacked a bunch of Farms, and civilians...
Not that Sherman’s idea of "Total War" wasn't great but it didn't require a "Great General" to carry it out.