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What have some historians believe the Southern army's preference for offensive maneuvers were based on ethnic heritage?
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Although not widely spoken about is the ethnic heritage of Southern commanders. These historians base their belief that Southern generals were mostly of Celtic heritage. These historians claim the "Celtic" preference for offensive actions had its roots in Europe and its Celtic peoples. This is a controversial idea.
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What do some historians believe was the cause of the numerous Confederate offensive related battles in the US Civil War?
A good number of US Civil War historians believe that the numerous Confederate offensives carried out in the war were related to two factors. One factor was the Southern generals belief that the offensive campaigns carried out against the Mexican army during the Mexican War was a demonstration of the positive power of offensive battlefield tactics. Also, many cite the Celtic heritage of many Southern generals as another cause. Over history, Celtic peoples have shown a tendency towards offensive war tactics. This factor is disputed by other historians.
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