Why the Confederacy Lost (Gettysburg Civil War Instutute books)
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Editor: Gabor S. BorittEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1993-10-07
ISBN: 0195085493
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Summary: 5 Stars
Loved this book. It gets beyond the myths and legends (especially surounding southern prowess)to give what it deems the most significant factors of why the south lost. Although some of these concepts have become more accepted in recent years, at the time I read this, this book was the first place I saw these ideas. As a general rule, it see's both sides as having an equal chance at the start of the war. The "advantages" the north had were actually necessary for them to have any hope of victory considering the disadvantage of being the agressor in a time when the defense had tremendous advantage, and having to subdue an entire population. The southern "advantages" of interior lines, defensive fighting and a more military culture were the only reason they had a chance and were as successful as they were. Basically, it ws even-Steven starting out, and here's why the south lost. Great book.
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