How did the south with fewer supplies and resources manage to stall a northern victory for four years?

Answer 1

The Union had a more difficult objectives than the Confederates. The Union had to move into the Southern states and defeat their armies. The Confederates did not have much industry nor many big cities so it was not easy to conquer only a few important objectives. As General Sherman learned, the Union had to conduct total war so the South would give up their will to fight.

Answer 2

Whenever an army attempts to attack and occupy Another Country, it is at a disadvantage. The country under attack by an outsider has the following advantages:

1 Familiarity with the area.

2 Support by local populace.

3 Soldiers fight harder for their own homeland.

4 If required, can operate a guerrilla warfare of "hit and run" tactics.

The Union had to enlist more troops in order to occupy the territory they captured. They had to do this during times when the war was not popular back in the North.

AnswerWhenever an army attempts to attack and occupy another country, it is at a disadvantage. The country under attack by an outsider has the following advantages:

1 Familiarity with the area; terrain, roads & river crossings.

2 Support by local populace.

3 Soldiers fight harder for their own homeland.

4 If required, can operate a guerrilla warfare of "hit and run" tactics.

The Union had to enlist more troops in order to occupy the territory they captured. They had to do this during times when the war was not popular back in the North.

Answer 3

The North won battles in the four years