Booth's Escape Route

[L Verge]

This may come as a shock to you, Rob, but if Dahlgren's Raid had been successful and had decapitated the Confederate hierarchy, I would pronounce it successful and likely praise the skill it took to carry it off. I look at history from a variety of sides and sources and try to stay objective without personal prejudices against "the enemy" getting in the way.

Good soldiering should be praised. I happen to be a fan of Genl. Grant. He knew (along with Sherman) what it took to win wars. But, sending tens of thousands into mortal combat would probably be cold blooded to you? Or, is it okay since Grant was bent on murdering Confederates?