[Redmen4ever]

The south lost. Hence, firing on Fort Sumter was a mistake. So was Hitler invading Russia and Japan bombing Pearl Harbor. Here’s a rule: starting a war that you lose is a bad idea. It’s called a miscalculation.

[DiogenesLamp]

The south lost. Hence, firing on Fort Sumter was a mistake. ... Here’s a rule: starting a war that you lose is a bad idea.

Have you ever heard of David Dixon Porter? Can you tell me what this man was doing during that April of 1861?