How did European powers view the militaries of the United States and Confederate States during the American Civil War?

by IoannesVardusFulmina

How did the European powers view the effectiveness and cohesion of the armies of the North and South? Were they seen as a rabble, disorganized and worthless? Or maybe somewhat disciplined and effective? What about the abilities of the officer corps on either side?

vontysk

/u/vonadler has a great answer to this question here. That might be a good place to start.