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Posted: Tue Jan 9th, 2007 07:26 am |
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Kentucky_Orphan Member
Ole- but it is profitable only in that it stimulates thinking and discussion. There is no conclusion. Of course, there is no way to definitively say which was the better (as I said in my first post on this subject as well, LOL), but debating subjects that have no apparent definitve answer are the only subjecs that can be debated intelligently. I've enjoyed reading other posters opinions on this subject, ESPECIALLY those that disagree with me. If everyone had said Lee was the superior General, I probably would have played the "devils advocate" and chosen Grant as the better of the two. |
Posted: Wed Jan 10th, 2007 06:43 pm |
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younglobo Member
Ok this discussion is stimulating IMO Lee is the better strategist some of his battleplans are genius Grant was also a great Gen but, just beat Lee with superior forces but if they are equal HMM... that is a fight for one of them new history channel computer battle generations ... I would not want to see the outcome due to the losses of life. They are both superb Gen. but to say better well, one would usually sway with where your loyalties lie. Comparing the to great Generals is like a musical Comparison of emm..... Elvis and Clapton both music greats but for different reasons. THE FOLLOWING ARE TOTALLY OFF TOPIC BEWARE Missouri, which just barely qualifies as southern (my favorite of all the states I've lived in, by the way), Ole... As a Missourian you wound me sir!! Our fine state not southern???? Have you been to southern MO and I am talking south of Branson you are offered sweet tea vs. regular at a resturant can you get more southern than that? LOL ESPECIALLY those that disagree with me. If everyone had said Lee was the superior General, I probably would have played the "devils advocate" and chosen Grant as the better of the two. Kentucky.... You are a true debater you debate just to be onery and the fun of it LOL are you related to my wife LOL LOL sorry for bein a smarty must be the caffine high |
Posted: Wed Jan 10th, 2007 11:37 pm |
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Johan Steele Life NRA,SUVCW # 48,Legion 352
Both Generals were absolutely brilliant; giants among men when compared to most of their contemporaries. Just to brush the surface. Lee @ 2nd Manasas... as brilliant as they get. Chanclorsville; while succesful I believe Luck was on his side. Hooker blinked and lost. Antietum & Gettysburg... not his finest hours by any means. 1864... whooo boy, everything that could go wrong did and he still did his best to work his magic. I believe his greatest contribution to the survival of the ANV was the denial to the US Arty suitable terrain to bring to bear their overwhelming arty superiority. Grant @ Henry Donelson... knew what need to be done and did it scooping up a CS Army in the process. Shiloh... stood his ground and luck saved his keester. Vicksburg campaign.. the most decisive of the War IMHO Brilliant from start to finish. Stiemied, blocked etc but never stopped in the end the CS was split in two. 1864... stiemied repeatedly and he never took his eyes off the prize. Brilliant strategy in that he never took his eyes off the prize. In the end it was a beautiful CHess match w/ Lee blocking several attacks but never evading that checkmate. |
Posted: Thu Jan 11th, 2007 02:17 pm |
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Widow Member
Kentucky Orphan, re chess and poker players Actually, it was Edward G. Longacre's book The Commanders of Chancellorsville: The Gentleman versus the Rogue in which Longacre created an analogy to compare the two personalities. Longacre asserted that Robert E. Lee's thinking was like a chess player, while Joseph Hooker was more like a poker player. It was just an author's device to illustrate the differences between the two men. I don't think Lee ever held a card in his life. And Grant wasn't mentioned in Longacre's book. Patty |
Posted: Fri Jan 12th, 2007 05:52 am |
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Widow- I realize it is just an illustration by the author, my post was simply that I believe that the illustration should be reversed in regards to their conducting of battles and campaigns. I did, however, mistake in my post Grant for Hooker. Sorry about that. I just glanced at your statement and it inspired me to write what I did regarding Grant and Lee, I guess. I still stand by my statement regarding Grant and Lee, however. While both illustrations could be applied to Lee and Grant, I believe that if poker and chess (with only one attached to each man) must be used as descriptions for their command styles, then poker should be attached to Lee and chess to Grant. Maybe I misunderstand still though, and it is meant to be entirely a description of their personalities and not so much their command styles? |
Posted: Fri Jan 12th, 2007 04:48 pm |
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ole Member
Orphan: I'll mostly go along with your observation that Grant was the chess player and Lee was the poker player, but not in relation to their personalities. From the beginning, Grant was focused on the moves (and countermoves) leading to the end game: capitulation of CSA armies. Lee played his hands skillfully (sometimes betting more than he could afford) and won more than a few pots, but he didn't have the wherewithall to compete in the no-limit game. Ole |
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Posted: Mon Jan 15th, 2007 02:14 pm |
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Regina Member
I'm responding to the original question on this thread. I think that when you measure both Lee's and Grant's strengths and weaknesses as Generals, they truly are matched and it is not possible to say one was better than the other. Grant won a surrender from Lee because of the unbalanced amount of men, provisions, money, etc. Well, if not for that, would the war have ever ended? I don't think there would have been a civilized country left ! And JDC Duncan said "who would you rather have your daughter date?" implying Lee would be the better choice. From the letters each man wrote to their wives, and the wives to them, Grant had a better marriage and was more in love with his wife, at least in my opinion. I was surprised to find this out while reading biographies on them. Also, Lee was born into wealth and privilege, and Grant quite the opposite. Makes the story very interesting. Makes me wonder a little if things would have been different at all if they had more similar upbringings. Fascinating men and a fascinating time, to say the least. |
Posted: Mon Jan 15th, 2007 03:52 pm |
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David White Member
If marrying your daughter is the criteria of a great general than Nathan Bedford Forrest and Dan Sickles would be horrible generals... Well maybe he is on to something with Sickles . |
Posted: Mon Jan 15th, 2007 04:46 pm |
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ole Member
As my daughter has no inherited wealth, I'm not sure Lee would be interested. I much appreciated Regina's post -- Grant was the hands-on husband and father. I cheerfully accept JDC's position of better general (as opposed to better man). I can disagree, but must give way to an honestly dissenting opinion. Regina: I may be incorrect here, but it was my understanding that Lee inherited a highly regarded name and his father's debts. Ole |
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Posted: Fri Jan 19th, 2007 04:02 pm |
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Widow Member
JDC, Can you imagine Lee with a cigar, sitting on a tree stump, whittling stick after stick? Can you imagine Grant handling all the paperwork that Lee had to do for lack of adequate staff? Differences in personalities and styles. Results similar. Patty |
Posted: Sat Mar 29th, 2008 12:13 am |
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cody6397 Yankee
It depends, if Grant was drunk then he wouldnt stand a chance LOL, But if they had the same number of troops i think Grant would win, He was such a relentless general and i think Lee would retreat |
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Giuliana Rancic Dishes on Fashion Week, Her Clothing Line, and Lady Gaga
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(Getty Images North America)Giuliana Rancic is at the top of her game. The TV personality somehow manages to host E! News, gab weekly on Fashion Police, star in her...
Surprise! Rita Ora Walked (No, Danced!) the Runway at DKNY
Lindsay Schallon
(Photos by Getty; ImaxTree)Not only does Donna Karan know how to make pieces women want to wear—she knows how to throw a party. The ringing in of 2014 marks DKNY's...
Four Steps to a Sexy, Smudgy Cat Eye (From Pro Mally Roncal!)
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(ImaxTree)We don't know about you, but when we fall asleep in our makeup, the result is anything but cute. We're talking greasy skin, smudged mascara, and clumpy...
Nigel Barker Teaches Us How to Snap the Perfect Selfie (You'll NEVER Guess His Advice!)
Lindsay Schallon
(Photos by Getty)You know that voice (that accent!) from anywhere. So when we heard Nigel Barker's heart-warming laugh booming over the noise backstage at Rebecca...
How to Get a Gorgeous Textured Updo Like This One From Tracy Reese
Caitlin Miller
(ImaxTree)Whether your hair is naturally curly or stick straight, you can achieve a beautiful, sexy textured wave. Master the relaxed bed-head look just like the...
Hair Trend to Try: Alexander Wang's Grungy Waves
Bobby Schuessler
(ImaxTree)Are you digging the '90s throwback look as much as Vanessa Hudgens and Nicole Richie right now? If so, get ready to squeal—the trend is going nowhere next...
Where to Score Olivia Palermo's Fall-Ready Bag
Bobby Schuessler
(PacificCoastNews.com)We'll let you in on a little secret—we want everything Olivia Palermo owns. Why? Because she always looks impossibly chic whether she's strolling...
Follow These 3 Simple Steps to Get the Barely-There Runway Look
Caitlin Miller
(ImaxTree)Love the minimal makeup look but scared to go completely bare-faced? Well you're in luck! We went backstage at Jen Kao's spring 2014 show yesterday and got...
Olivia Palermo's NYFW Essential—Ray-Ban Sunnies!
Bobby Schuessler
(Getty Images North America)Fact: Whenever we go to a fashion show, we secretly hope we'll spot sartorial darling, Olivia Palermo, perched in the front row...
Beauty Look to Steal: Ribbon-Infused Braids and Sun-Kissed Skin from Calla
Caitlin Miller
(ImaxTree)Yesterday's hair and beauty looks at the Calla's spring 2014 show had us thinking of one thing and one thing only: summa, summa, summa time! Okay, okay, we...
Why Alexander Wang's Collection Will Make You Instantly Cooler
Bobby Schuessler
(ImaxTree)Look up the word "cool" in the dictionary, and we gurantee you'll find a pic of Alexander Wang's spring 2014 runway show. With Pharoahe Monch blasting as the...
Holland Roden Dishes on Her Fall Shopping Must-Haves
Bobby Schuessler
(Getty Images North America)When we rushed over to Holland Roden after the Mara Hoffman show yesterday, it wasn't because we're crazy Teen Wolf fans (okay, scratch...
Obsession: Kate Spade New York's Lemon Accessories
Lindsay Schallon
(Photos by ImaxTree)It's never easy to pick a favorite out of Kate Spade New York's quirky-cute collections, but every season there's always one special piece editors...
Runway Look You Can Wear Today: Lacoste's Sporty Monochrome Match-Up
Caitlin Miller
(ImaxTree)With fashion week in full swing, it's safe to say we're already planning our spring wardrobe. But let's be honest, who really wants to wait until next April...
How to Nab Sleek Strands Without Looking Greasy the Helmut Lang Way
Caitlin Miller
(Caitlin Miller/StyleBistro)Love a sleek ponytail, but hate that crunchy, greasy look that comes from using too much product? Yeah, us too. Luckily, we caught up with...
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