How good of a general was Grant?

Grant was much more of a military genius than some have given him credit for. Alot of his critiques are due to the "lost cause" movement which served to more or less make excuses for its defeat and political enemies. read more

Grant was a great General, both tactically and even more strategically. I used this answer before but it still works. Yes, he suffers from comparison to the more charismatic Lee and the casualties in the final campaign were horrendous. read more

When the Confederate general in charge of the fort asked about terms of surrender, Grant famously replied, “No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted.” In July 1863, Grant’s forces captured Vicksburg, Mississippi, a Confederate stronghold. read more

In 1921, the Ulysses S. Grant Centenary Association was founded with the goal of coordinating special observances and erecting monuments in recognition of Grant's historical role. read more