>I'm not saying that Lee was right or wrong, but that honorable men could reach a decision different from yours. About 40% in Lee's position did decide that federal obligations took precedence. Others couldn't decide and sat out the war.
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Was sitting it out an option back then? No draft with the consequences of sitting it out after being shot or hanged?
US civil war not really terra firma for me, but seems doubtful if compared to other conflicts.