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Gradually the North realized that it's initial strategy of dealing a crippling blow early on to the South was unrealistic and with the South's strong leadership and highly motivated armies, one could argue it was downright impossible. What the North did have was a massive superiority in men and material meaning that the North could continue the fight much longer than the South could. Eventually Northern strategy began to reflect this as Union commanders began to simply attack Southern commanders relentlessly, all the while knowing that their losses could be replaced but that the Southerners were increasingly being depleted of men and resources and even those that were left were quickly becoming exhausted with no means to replace them. Other Northern generals--especially William T. Sherman--realized that the South's greatest strength was her spirit and so they set out to attack that directly. They plundered, looted, destroyed, raped, and pillaged through Georgia and burned Atlanta to the ground in order to break Southern morale, which was already teetering on the brink after so many years of war. In another less famous though equally important slash-and-burn campaign, Northern armies destroyed the Shenandoah Valley, which had been the lifeblood of Stonewall Jackson's Army and indeed of many units of the Army of Northern Virginia. As for the Southern strategy--that was largely dependent on the individual Southern commander. Lee chose an extremely aggressive strategy in order to break the North's spirit by inflicting massive losses and giving himself and his Army of Northern Virginia an air of invincibility. In order to accomplish this, Lee primarily remained in Virginia throughout the war relying on his troops knowledge of terrain and fierce desire to protect their homes to keep his army functioning. It was when Lee left Virginia--Antietam and Gettysburg--that he suffered some serious setbacks (although Antietam was a draw, Lee still failed to achieve his objective and threaten the North directly). I would say Lee's strategy didn't change that much, which was perhaps his downfall, although given the circumstances I don't think he could have done anymore than he did. After Grant's relentless pursuit of Lee and the siege of Petersburg, Lee was simply drained of all his resources and had to capitulate.
What else can I help you with?
Was Missouri a Northern or Southern State during the US Civil War?
Southern state.
What were the southern military strategies?
Southern military strategies during the American Civil War primarily focused on defensive tactics and leveraging their knowledge of the terrain. The Confederacy aimed to prolong the conflict to wear down Northern resolve, hoping that fatigue and war-weariness would lead to Northern withdrawal. They also sought to secure foreign support, particularly from Britain and France, by using cotton diplomacy to highlight their economic importance. Key strategies included engaging in battles that would protect vital resources and territory while capitalizing on the strengths of their cavalry and skilled officers.
Who was the commander of the military on the southern side during the civil war?
Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia Robert E. Lee was placed in overall southern command only in the last months of the war.
What were the nicknames for northern and southern soldiers?
Northern soldiers during the American Civil War were commonly referred to as "Yankees," while Southern soldiers were known as "Rebels." These terms reflected their respective loyalties to the Union and the Confederacy. The nickname "Yankee" has historical roots dating back to the Revolutionary War, while "Rebel" emphasized the South's fight against what they viewed as Northern aggression.
What were northern soldiers nickname?
Northern soldiers during the American Civil War were commonly known as "Yankees." This nickname originally referred to people from the northern states but became particularly associated with Union soldiers. The term was often used by Southern soldiers and civilians as a way to identify their opponents in the conflict.
Was Missouri a Northern or Southern State during the US Civil War?
Southern state.
What were the similarities and differences between northern and southern aims and strategies during the American Civil War?
The Southern aims were to keep their homeland from the Union. The Northern aims were to bring the Southern states back to the Union. The North's strategy was to blockade Southern ports to prevent supplies from reaching the South. The South had a defensive strategy, and it was to hold as much territory as possible until the North got tired of fighting.
When can you see the constellation Virgo in northern or southern hemisphere?
Virgo can be seen in the southern hemisphere during american autumn (september, october, etc) and in the northern hemisphere during american spring (May, etc). In the northern hemisphere you use the big dipper as a reference to find it and in the southern hemisphere you use the southern cross.
Why must sundials being used in the northern hemisphere be reversed in the southern hemisphere?
During northern hemisphere summer the sun is in the northern sky in the southern hemisphere. Our sun in the northern hemisphere is almost always in the southern sky unless your south of the tropic of cancer so this is why you have to reverse the sundials if you move to the southern hemisphere.
Are the sun rays stronger in Southern hemisphere than northern?
The earth is closer to the Sun in the southern hemisphere when it is summer, but during summer in the northern hemisphere the earth is farther away by many millions of kilometres . Although this will change gradually and in 13,000 years the opposite will be true .
Why do people in Australia snow ski during the northern hemisphere's summer months?
Because it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
What do you call a northern man with southern principles during the civil war?
A Copperhead.
The amount of heat that the Northern and Southern hemisphere during the year depends on?
the equator.
What are te constellation during summer?
The answer depends on whether you are in the Northern or Southern hemisphere.
What were the southern military strategies?
Southern military strategies during the American Civil War primarily focused on defensive tactics and leveraging their knowledge of the terrain. The Confederacy aimed to prolong the conflict to wear down Northern resolve, hoping that fatigue and war-weariness would lead to Northern withdrawal. They also sought to secure foreign support, particularly from Britain and France, by using cotton diplomacy to highlight their economic importance. Key strategies included engaging in battles that would protect vital resources and territory while capitalizing on the strengths of their cavalry and skilled officers.
During the Civil War was Mississippi a northern or a southern state?
Mississippi was a southern state that joined the Confederate States of America.
Is Orion in the south?
Orion is visible in both the northern and southern hemispheres, but it appears higher in the sky in the northern hemisphere and lower in the southern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, Orion can be seen best during the months of June and July.
