something for the Civil War buffs here:

Grant and Lee had nothing to do with each other until March 1864. That’s when Grant became commander of all U.S. armies. Grant beat Lee because Grant (& Sherman) were the only U.S. generals who understood strategy. https://t.co/fMtKLOYvCt

— Trae. The Outlaw Historian. (@OutlawHistory) November 21, 2019

while Grant himself went after the Army of Northern Virginia.

The Confederacy’s only hope by 1864 was delaying Sherman’s advance long enough for the Democrats to win the White House. Bragg nor Hood nor Johnston was the man to do it.

— Trae. The Outlaw Historian. (@OutlawHistory) November 21, 2019

Footnote: Winfield Scott also understood strategy, but he retired in 1861.

— Trae. The Outlaw Historian. (@OutlawHistory) November 21, 2019