Dead Parrott
First Sergeant
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2019
Premise: The one characteristic that repeatedly stands out for successful generals in the ACW is Boldness - calculated, intelligent Boldness.
The ones who possess it most often win (and are criticized despite their successes). The ones who lack it most often lose (and are provided with endless excuses for their failures).
TWO RULES for this thread, please:
1.) No Slavery or Black Confederate divergences, as per the September rules; and
2.) Discuss only generals OTHER than Grant and Lee. How about all those other generals on both sides throughout the war. Was Boldness their key to victory? Was lack of Boldness their key to defeat?
Remember, Grant and Lee are OFF TOPIC for this thread. Pick any of the other myriad generals, successful and otherwise.
Was Boldness (or lack thereof) a key to their successes (or failures)?
Happy Discussions!
The ones who possess it most often win (and are criticized despite their successes). The ones who lack it most often lose (and are provided with endless excuses for their failures).
TWO RULES for this thread, please:
1.) No Slavery or Black Confederate divergences, as per the September rules; and
2.) Discuss only generals OTHER than Grant and Lee. How about all those other generals on both sides throughout the war. Was Boldness their key to victory? Was lack of Boldness their key to defeat?
Remember, Grant and Lee are OFF TOPIC for this thread. Pick any of the other myriad generals, successful and otherwise.
Was Boldness (or lack thereof) a key to their successes (or failures)?
Happy Discussions!