It required for Germany as a county to claim that the First World War was their fault, basically to take the blame for the war.
Rival generals ignored their superiors and followed their interests, and this was to the detriment of the unity of the Empire. Immediately after the death of Alexander, at the Compromise of Babylon, which prevented a civil war, the generals divided the conquests into their respective spheres of influence.
As commander in chief, the president is head of the armed forces. He also has civilian control of the military and doesn't require military service.
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Most battles were on Southern territory - home ground, with local civilians on their side.
They had a simple and emotive war-aim - to defend the homeland against the invader.
They were a more soldierlike people - used to the riding and shooting way of life.
Some of the best officers in the US Army had resigned to join the Confederates.
In the first half, Lincoln had failed to promote his best Generals.