You are correct. I have relatives from Georgia who moved to Southern Illinois before the Civil War. These men fought for the North because it had become their homeland. Very few soldiers are caught up in politics, but they are willing to give their lives for their country (right or wrong). Soldiers develop a respect for their fellow adversary, who also is fighting to protect his family and homeland.

Hello, again. Remembering acts of kindness and respect, remember that at the surrender (physically at least) at Appomatox, Grant "the butcher" extended all courtesy to General Lee, allowing no hurrahs by his men as Lee left Appomatox Courthouse. And please don't remind me of what Grant and Sherman did to bring the war to a close. If Winfield Scott had been listened to at the beginning of the War, much of the destruction by Grant and Sherman may not have happened. I will never understand the mentality of the military. Elaine ----- Original Message ----- From: <GARVINTX@aol.com> To: <TNMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [TNMONTGO-L] Re: War Between the States Cause(s) > You are correct. I have relatives from Georgia who moved to Southern Illinois before the Civil War. These men fought for the North because it had become their homeland. Very few soldiers are caught up in politics, but they are willing to give their lives for their country (right or wrong). Soldiers develop a respect for their fellow adversary, who also is fighting to protect his family and homeland. >