How would /k/ rate him as a general? Incompetent retard or a good lad who found himself in an unwinnable position?
>>65102193Incompetent, see 1798 in Ireland.
>>65102193His hands was tied. He had to obey the Customs of War, as if the Americans were a sovereign country instead of traitorous rebels. If he had a free hand to burn, rape and pillage as is custom when the Brits dealt with rebels, the outcome would be different.