[Non-Sequitur]

You do realize that Robert E. Lee was the teacher of several Union Officers and Generals, including Sherman.

Lee returned to West Point as Commendant in 1853. Sherman graduated with the class of 1840. While there is no doubt that some of the students Lee taught became generals Sherman wasn't one of them.

[Paul C. Jesup]

The point I was trying make was that most of the higher-ranked officers on both sides knew each other.

[Paul C. Jesup]

The point I was trying to make was that most of the higher-ranked officers on both sides knew each other.