[4CJ]

The record shows that, despite myth, the CSA armies mostly deserted and went home more than they were defeated in battle.

If that were true, then why did it take four years to defeat an army that wasn't there?

[AUgrad]

The record shows that, despite myth, the CSA armies mostly deserted and went home more than they were defeated in battle.

Were Union soldiers fighting themselves at Chancellorsville?

[WhiskeyPapa]

The record shows that, despite myth, the CSA armies mostly deserted and went home more than they were defeated in battle.

If that were true, then why did it take four years to defeat an army that wasn't there?

Grant, Sherman Sheridan, Thomas -- and President Lincoln gave them all they wanted. They went home. Hundreds of men deserted every night from Lee's army early in 1865.

Lee had less than 8,000 effectives on 4/9/65. Where did the rest go?

The Army of the Potomac alone numbered 135,000.

Walt