By looking closely at Civil War generals who have borne the stigma of failure, this study rejects the view that significant defeats were due simply to poor generalship. The authors examine the reasons these men suffered defeat, whether flaws of character, or circumstances beyond their control.
Analyzing men who might be considered "capable failures". the authors examine the various reasons men of the "loosing' side suffered defeat, whether flaws of character, errors of judgment, or lack of preparation. 7 illustrations.
