Now that's as new one lol.
Invasion of the Neo-Yankees
Or it could just be Neo-Yankees like yourself, who re-write history for their own purposes.
Ever wonder why Chamberlain, Grant, and many other prominent Union soldiers gave honor to the Confederates?
Obviously, they saw a certain truth and honor in the Confederate cause. (not slavery)
No, it's mainly the myths.
Ever wonder why Chamberlain, Grant, and many other prominent Union soldiers gave honor to the Confederates?
And as General Chamberlain was giving honor to his defeated enemy, and doing what he could to make it as palitable as possible, what was the response from generals like Henry Wise, former governor of Virginia? From his book, Chamberlain describes the scene: "Chamberlain heard a commotion down the line, and went to investigate--and found Wise arguing with some of his men. Chamberlain sought to help the situation, and remarked to Wise that the good conduct of the troops on both sides boded well for the nation's future. Wise became belligerent, "You are mistaken, Sir, we won't be forgiven. We hate you, and that is the whole of it!"
Obviously the respect was wasted on some.
What they saw, I'd argue, was honor in the men--fellow Americans--that they fought, not in their cause. Maybe that's just the magnanimous superiority of the victor--"Well, that's over. Let's all be friends again." You see it after a lot of wars. I've seen American WW2 vets embrace the Germans they fought. Doesn't mean they're finding truth and honor in their cause.
Men who have fought each other share something that transcends the political causes that brought them into battle.
Now that's as new one lol.
Invasion of the Neo-Yankees
When ever you defeat an enemy, occupy their land, and make them submit, they will always console themselves with their valor.
The victor, if he has sense, will never disagree.
Grant said he admired the southern soldier. Particulaly the many who fought for the Union.