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What were the war strategies of the Union and the Confederates during the Civil War?
Can you tell me about the war strategies of the Union and the Confederates during the Civil War?
Certainly. The Union strategy was to blockade Southern ports to prevent supplies from reaching the Confederacy, while also using its navy to gain control of major rivers. The Union also planned to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. Overall, the Union aimed to push the Confederates back and force them to surrender.
The Confederacy, on the other hand, tried to defend its territory and win the support of European nations such as France and Britain, which relied heavily on Southern cotton. The Confederacy hoped to wear down the Union's morale and patience, and ultimately secure its independence as a nation.