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Meanwhile going unacknowledged is Lee's defense of Richmond & Petersburg where he successfully innovated trench warfare 50 years before WW1, where we won't talk
by halJordan 2y ago
Meanwhile going unacknowledged is Lee's defense of Richmond & Petersburg where he successfully innovated trench warfare 50 years before WW1, where we won't talk about the Battle of the Crater.
But hating on Lee is still one of the strongest virtue signals we have. So you'll continue going on about Pickett's charge, Lee 'hagiography' and the Lost Cause mythos.
- JohnMakin 2y agoI suspect you’re projecting a lot of your personal beliefs on whatever you think I’m saying - I’m pointing out that a major casualty event in an extremely pivotal moment in a major US war was decided by a defending force in a city assault, which is what the parent article and quote is commenting about . I’d love to hear where in the parent comment you think is “hating” on Lee, unless you take the position that pointing out facts is “hate.” surely one can point out historical facts without writing an essay on military tactics on every other battle that happened during the civil war - surely you could agree? I am well versed on this subject and would love a debate. curious you don’t mention fredericksburg because that would actually support whatever point you think you’re making.
- HeatrayEnjoyer 2y agoWhy would we be interested in debate? This isn't high school, this isn't debate class.
- JohnMakin 2y agoWhy would I care what you (we? who is we?) think about this discussion? I am hoping the gp comment you’re replying to expands on what they are trying to contribute to this discussion. Also, on that note, what are you bringing?
- HeatrayEnjoyer 2y agoYou did not answer the question.
- JohnMakin 2y agoWhy would I care about answering your question? Given the amount of upvotes I've received - plenty of people seem interested. Your narcissism is not my problem. Have a good day!