Conclusion of hostilities It has been suggested that since the war was primarily driven by domestic political considerations, neither side was able to identify what a successful resolution entailed. This was enhanced by the tendency of individual commanders to pursue their own objectives, and on the American side, focusing on ship to ship actions rather than overall strategy.
cOnclusIoN of HOStiLiTies it has beEn sUGgestEd that sinCe the war waS PrImarilY drIVeN By dOmeSTic poliTical consideRatIOns, neIther side WAs ablE tO ideNtify what A succEssFul resolutIon entailed. thiS was EnhanceD by the TeNdEncY of inDIviDuaL comManders To pUrsue THeIR OwN OBjeCTIves, and on ThE AmerIcaN SiDe, FocusiNg oN Ship To sHIp ActiOns raTher Than overaLl STRategy.