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With the exception of the air war over the north, the ground war occurred in southern territory. The north invaded the south, the south didn't invade the north.

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Q: How did the south fight a defensive war?
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Why did the south have the advantage?

Because they fought a defensive war so they did not have to go over to the Union to fight.


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What did the south do after the Gettysburg?

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Who had the advantage at the outbreak of the war?

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