Failure to Pursue

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The book explores the unexpected duration of the Civil War, questioning whether its four-year span was inevitable or influenced by specific factors preventing a decisive victory for either side. Initially anticipated as a short conflict, both the North and South engaged in over 50 fierce battles, often resulting in temporary victories without conclusive outcomes. The narrative highlights the cyclical nature of warfare during this period, where each side regrouped after battles, setting the stage for prolonged hostilities.