Any fighting man always believes he still has a chance to win. Near the end Lee didn't have the men in reserve to draw from that Grant had nor could he get the materials to continue to fight. He did the honorable thing and surrendered his men to prevent more bloodshed on either side.

The United States kept fighting in Korea, Viet Nam, and in the sandboxes of the middle east. There is no assurance we will win, but I wouldn't tell any of those serving over there we will not.

Find it sorta strange Grant and his men had respect for the Lee and the men he lead, you don't seem to share that same respect. You came to this board and the first thing you do is start attacking the Lee and his men. Why? Are you just looking to start an argument? It always amazed me that those who come here using insults and snide remarks favor the Union. Why is that? You are the second person in as many weeks.

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