Part one of term paper
Ulysses S. Grant was one of the Union’s best generals, if not the best. He displayed two strong qualities, leadership skills and simplicity. “He could not only discipline others, but he could discipline himself,” said Horace Porter, who was in service with Grant. Grant’s methods were always simple, direct, and to the point, which ...

Part two of term paper
... Fort Donelson and then had the Confederates surrender. When Lincoln heard of Grant’s victories he rose him to major general of volunteers (www.americancivilwar.com). At both, Fort Donelson and Fort Henry, Grant displayed an incredible degree of self-control. As his self-control grew so did his confidence and this confidence morally re-unified his men (Fuller, 72-73). Grant also showed an amazing combination of tenacity and innovation in Vicksburg and elsewhere. In the fall of 1863 Gran ...