One of the main strategies employed by the Confederacy during the Civil War was to utilize defensive tactics aimed at protecting their territory from Union advances.

The South sought to leverage its familiarity with the landscape and the motivation to defend their homes and way of life. This approach involved fortifying key positions, utilizing local resources, and engaging in battles on familiar ground. By focusing on defense, Confederate leaders aimed to wear down Union forces and prolong the conflict, hoping to gain favorable terms through attrition.