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Did the north or south have the larger fighting force?
The south they fought on their home land and they were motivated to fight
Southern advantages over the north?
The south had more states and a larger union.
What is a sentence for guerrillas?
A guerilla is a small force fighting against a larger one. Guerilla activity is rampant in that country.
How did the Confederate win the Battle at Bull Run?
The Confederates won The Battle of Bull Run because the Union plan was too complicated and General Burnside's army could not get a move on. With a little over half of the Union Army involved in the fighting and the center of the Union Army basically uninvolved, The Confederate army could regroup and attack one army at a time. The Confederate Army did not need to be larger than the entire Union Army. It only needed to be larger than the part that was attacking.
How can a small army defeat a big one?
One of the best ways for a small, defending Army to defeat a much larger one is to pick the battleground. For example, in Ancient Times, King Leonidas of Sparta defeated a much larger Persian army because they fought at the mountain pass of Thermopylae. The spartan men could line the entire mountain pass, however the Persians could only deploy a few men to attack. There is historical question about whether this battle was a true victory for Greece, as the Persians did eventually get past the Greek forces, however I believe this to be a Greek victory, as many Persians were lost. On the offensive, one should use his men wisely, make no sacrifices, and remember it is okay to retreat. Google Leonidas or Alexander the Great to see historical examples of tactics beating strength in numbers.
