TFSmith121
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This is also the chain of command that made such reasoned strategic choices as
This is also the chain of command that made such reasoned strategic choices as the bombardment of Fort Sumter, the invasion of Kentucky in 1861, and various and sundry other questionable calls in 1861-62.
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Quite. But as instigators of the rebellion this is to some extent within their control. The South needs ASB levels of foresight and luck to win - my point was that they can't win after 1863 only escape with some residual territory. Which would eventually be assimilated back into the Union, by force if necessary. In 1861 and possibly 1862 they may have a slim chance of "shock and awe"-ing the Union into an armistice which might leave them with a strong enough state to survive. But I doubt it.
This is also the chain of command that made such reasoned strategic choices as the bombardment of Fort Sumter, the invasion of Kentucky in 1861, and various and sundry other questionable calls in 1861-62.
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