[central_va]

During his campaign in Pennsylvania, Lee's commanders made several threats to burn towns unless their demands for supplies were met

That's a fairy tale you made up. Post a reference.

Lee always went out of his way to NOT to harm civilians or destroy private property. It was his standing order.

The one-off Chambersburg incident was so unusual for the CSA that it was the exception that proved the rule.

[DoodleDawg]

That's a fairy tale you made up. Post a reference.

OK. Link

Lee always went out of his way to NOT to harm civilians or destroy private property. It was his standing order.

Of course it was. The whole purpose of the 1863 Pennsylvania campaign was to strip the area of food and supplies that would help Lee's army make it through the winter.

The one-off Chambersburg incident was so unusual for the CSA that it was the exception that proved the rule.

Not so one-off, as the good people of Lawrence could tell you.

[DoodleDawg]

And then of course how can we forget the Confederate plot to burn New York City - Link