What were European military leaders’ tactical & strategic opinions of the American Civil War? Did anything surprise them? Were any lessons drawn from it? What were the assessments of the armies’ performances? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

What were European military leaders’ tactical & strategic opinions of the American Civil War? Did anything surprise them? Were any lessons drawn from it? What were the assessments of the armies’ performances?

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More can always be said, but this AMA with /u/MSomervi_UK should prove to be of interest for you, at least as regards the UK!