re: #122 Targetpractice

Lee was a mediocre general at best, another vain-glorious wannabe-be aristocrat sending men into hopeless battles in the hope that he might achieve ever-lasting fame with one crushing victory over his enemies.

…many of the “Lost Cause” crowd had to cover for [him] by claiming that all his worst blunders were really due to his subordinates.

It is true that his plans were brilliant, but stumbled in their execution. Still, a good General knows his men’s capabilities, and their limits.