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Was it actually a disadvantage for the South to have Washington on the border looking like such an attractive objective?
Had, somehow the Capital been much further North would the South have fought a more effective war?
Equally had the Confederate Capital stayed at Montgomery might the North have had a better strategy rather than pouring huge efforts and so much blood and treasure into taking Richmond.