What were the strengths and weakness of confederate army?

Answer 1

Strengths:

1. Some of the best officers of the US Army had resigned to join the Confederates.

2. Strong Cavalry tradition - many recruits were natural riders and shooters.

3. Mission - defending the homeland was an inspiring call-to-arms.

4. Strategy - defence was an easier brief than invasion (which the North had to organise).

5. Attitude - the Confederacy was launched in a spirit of defiance and aggression.

Weaknesses:

1. Much smaller population to recruit from.

2. Disadvantage in artillery.

3. Poorly supplied at all times, owing to the blockade.

4. Feuds at the top - some Generals seemed to hate each other more than the enemy.

5. Their President, Jefferson Davis, was a bad chooser of Generals.