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Civil War, 1861-1865!

Started by Blaggut, November 05, 2014, 06:10:19 PM

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Søren

Quote from: Blaggut on November 11, 2014, 05:55:48 AM
Psh, that's nothing compared to General Brag at Chatanouga  :D :P

However, the south did have better generals until Grant.
I think Lee was the best, even though he was on the short end of the stick. According to this book I have, Lee was sympathetic to the Union, but was so devoted to his home southern state that he chose to fight for the confederacy.


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Wylder Treejumper

It's true, he really did not want Virginia to secede.
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Blaggut

I've heard about that Jasper! He plugged part of his cannon with his finger, burning it too the bone. To be honest, I dont really like Gettysburg that much, so tell me, what is Picketts Charge? I have no idea  :P
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Jasper

It's considered the highest point the confederacy ever reached in the war - the turning point of the battle that was the turning point of the war. The line the hero stood at is the farthest they ever advanced into union territory. The charge itself was led by General Pickett (confederate) and was a desperate attempt to take the field in a headlong charge with nearly his entire command. Unfortunately for them, union forces tore the charge apart and slaughtered them with casualty percentages higher than nearly any other units in the entire war.

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Ha what about Burnsides attack at Fredericksburg, it was a complete disaster and he didn't quit after the first charge either he kept sending wave after wave.


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Izeroth

 The South only lasted as long as they did because of incompetent Union generals. They ultimately failed because of lack of resources and ruined railroads.

LT Sandpaw

That and because of the brilliance of SOME confederate generals.


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Rosey

I'm from TX- so y'all probably can guess where my sympathies lie......
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LT Sandpaw



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"Facts don't care about your feelings." -Ben Shapiro

Jasper

I lived in Texas for awhile, and despite being abominably hot, I'd rank it as one of the best places I've ever been at.

Søren

I love Texas. But I don't have any "loyalties". That war ended 150 years ago.  :P


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James Gryphon

The fighting ended, but I'm not sure the war will ever be over. The next time you're down south, call someone a Yankee and see what kind of a response you get. ;)
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LT Sandpaw

Sorry man there no Yankee fans down here :P


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Blaggut

*Bows too Delthion* I shall never pick on you, Delthi-Kun.








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