Grant had many characteristics that are similar to Napoleon in his tactics and victories. The author compares the two often in their strategies of conquest and feels that these are the keys to victory. First, a concentration of forces is very important in a siege scenario. If the forces were spread out they would not be as effective. The very point of this battle was to separate the forces of Johnston and Pemberton. Once accomplished Permberton would be a sitting duck to Grant's army. Also, in siege an army must be swift in its executions of operations. Johnston had assembled enough troops to challenge Union siege lines. The confederacy even outnumbered union troops, however Johnston failed to move despite Davis's judgement that time would more likely increase the odds in favor of Grant. Using these tactics an army and its leader had to behave in a manner that was appropriate f

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