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What was a key factor in Longstreet's troubled Western Theater tenure?

  • Conflicts with generals

  • Disease outbreak

  • Lack of supplies

  • Poor weather conditions

Answer

Conflicts with generals, particularly with his superior, Braxton Bragg, hampered Longstreet’s effectiveness in the Western Theater. Their disagreements over strategy and tactics led to mutual distrust and undermined Longstreet’s ability to command effectively.
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