So was Pyrrhus of Epirus. His tactics, exactly like Grant’s eventually cost him everything.
Grant had an un-ending supply of German, Irish, and Slaves to fill the ranks. All three groups were equally worthless to American society back then.
So was Pyrrhus of Epirus. His tactics, exactly like Grant’s eventually cost him everything.
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But Grant went on to victory and the United States became the greatest power in the world.
The Overland Campaign was costly, but it put Grant in position to take Richmond, chase down Lee, and win the war.
it would be these worthless of American society that would stand in long blue ranks as lines of Confederate soldiers marched past to stacked arms, remove cartridge boxes/waist belts, and furl regimental standards to lay over the rifle stacks, then march of to sign their paroles.