Re: A lesson of the Civil War

Vince wrote:

I believe Grant was the best strategic general of the war, Sherman the most modern in his integrated thinking
Lee the most inspirational leader, Thomas the most skilled battlefield commander and Jackson the most Napoleanic, both in the good and bad sense.

YMMV


vince

Grant's strategic skill was not what made him invaluable. With Grant in command battles were won, beaten confederates were pursued, and forward momentum was retained. With Grant in command of the Army of the Potomac moved forward against Lee's Armyu of Northern Virgina and the army moved forward after battle rather than retiring to Washington to lick its wounds the way McCellan, Burnside, and Hooker had done. I admire Grant as a man who never gave up, who could inspire his soldiers to greatness, and who never flinched no matter how tough things got. The Union had superior force and Grant was the man who could apply it and get results. He wasn't particularily clever, but he was very good at moving forward, winning fights and moving forward after the fight.

David Starr


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