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"It was Napoleons strategy that when 2-3 armies begin a camping to conquer a territory they should converge at a place away from the enemy. This tactic was seen so often in the civil war that a compilation of examples would seem endless here."
"President Jefferson Davis proclaimed his strategy to be one of 'offensive-defensive.' The strategy in fact was one of defending all resources,Davis Sworn In stockpiling supplies and taking the offensive when the supply situation warranted or the opportunity was provided by the enemy."
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"Strategy, unfortunately, is a very unpopular science, even among soldiers, requiring both in practice and in demonstration constant and careful study of the map, the closest computation of time and space, a grasp of many factors, and the strictest attention to the various steps in the problems it presents. At the same time, it is a science which repays the student, although he may have no direct concern with military affairs; for not only will a comprehension of its immutable principles add a new interest to the records of stirring times and great achievements, but will make him a more useful citizen."
-Stonewall Jackson
This quote shows how a naval commander, Gideon Welles, feels that the Union should attack. He believes that they should be aggressive and help to create a feeling of anti-secession across the nation.
-Gideon Welles, naval office in civil war
"Instead of halting on the borders, building entrenchments, and repelling indiscriminately and treating as Rebels--enemies--all, Union as well as disunion, men . . . we should. . . penetrate their territory, nourish and protect the Union sentiment, and create and strengthen a national feeling counter to Secession.. . . Instead of holding back, we should be aggressive and enter their territory,"
Union Strategy Quote
In other Words........
"'Blockade' of Southern ports, a strong thrust down the Mississippi Valley with a large force, and the establishment of a line of strong Federal positions there would isolate the disorganized Confederate nation 'and bring it to terms.'"
-as Revealed by General George B. McClellan
Anaconda Plan