who was best general in the Civil War?: Grant vs. Lee

These videos presented by Dr. Callahan, compares and contrasts the two major generals of the Civil War. Those two men are General Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant.Dr Callahan stated, "When Thinking of Great military leaders you think of Grant and Lee." Dr. Callahan tells the two generals backgrounds and discusses their unique military experiences and tactics. Dr. Callahan explains why these two generals became the amazing generals that they were. Dr. Callahan also tells of about the generals' lives after the war.

These videos are very interesting because they explain what these two men were like and what kind of lives they lived. General Lee was the great christian marvel who never cursed or drank while General Grant smoked and drank heavily. Despite Grant's follies in character, he was an outstanding General who led the union troops to victory. I disagree with Dr. Callahan on his claims of General Lee's temper. I do not believe that General Lee would order a soldier to be shot over a stolen pig. Despite my disagreements, Lee and Grant were two of the greatest generals during the Civil War.