Trump: 'Robert E. Lee was a great general'

[Aristus]

90. I always admired Grant, but my admiration increased exponentially when I read 'Grant' by Ron Chernow

Chernow dispelled a lot of myths and misconceptions about Grant, mostly about the extent of his drinking (exaggerated reports stemming from the one time he reported for duty drunk as a young lieutenant), and about his tactical brilliance.

The myth goes that Grant only beat Lee because he had more men and was better supplied. Chernow goes into great detail about Grant's genius at planning and executing field operations.

Chernow also expounds on Grant's years of personal failure between the Mexican War and the Civil War. One feels awful for Grant and his unending series of career disasters. Then when the war comes, and Grant finds his feet as a large unit commander, one can feel one's heart soar with pride and admiration that he finally experienced success.

Grant was one of our greatest Generals ever, and a highly-underrated President.

My admiration for him knows no bounds.