[Loser]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
The Confederacy only Lasted as long as it did due to their excellent military leadership compared to the poor leadership of the Union armies up until Grant.

Minor note: The Confederacy not only had superior generals, the men of their military were better suited to war right down to the average grunt. Men from the south had better 'wilderness' and 'survival' skills, more experience with firearms, better morale, and were more resiliant in hardship. Northern solders were unlikely to have ever fired a gun, didn't know anything about conserving food or water, were frequently disheartened conscripts, and generally couldn't find North with a compass on a clear night.

There is something to be said to the effect of the Industirla Revolution, and even the socialogical changes that directly proceded it, on agricultural peoples.

Men and skill may win battles, but economy wins wars.

[ September 09, 2003, 19:36: Message edited by: Loser ]