He calls his line of thought "military logic." I gather that is much like quitting while you are ahead.

Appreciate your thoughts, I have presented these arguments to him and all he does is come back with a "yes but" of the same nature. That is why I wastrying to find some factual response to this argument.

Now for my own knowledge, was any sort of peace agreement sought by either the CSA or USA after Sumter? I would like to know even if it was through a third party.

GP