Arrival of Ulysses S. Grant

<p><strong>Continuing our discussion on the American Civil War, we find out why President Lincoln appoints General Ulysses S. Grant to top commander of the entire Union Army. &nbsp;So, how did Grant, who graduated in the middle of his class at West Point, defeat Confederate General Robert E. Lee who graduated at the top of his class?</strong></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/christopher-kinsella/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/christopher-kinsella/support</a>