No, Bobert, Grant was a highly effective general for two simple reasons. He used what he had (more men and more guns than the South) and he was not afraid to take very heavy losses and just keep pressing on no matter what. In a war of attrition like that the South could only lose in the end.

McClellan was a fine trainer and army commander until it came to fighting battles. He always grossly overestimated the enemy troop strength, he was incredibly overcautious, he would not press the attack when the opportunities presented themselves...good God, the man was a disaster as a battlefield commander.

Grant used what he had...overwhelming strength...and used it without doubt or hesitation. He was not afraid to lose a lot of lives in the process, and that was exactly the commander the North needed. That's why Lincoln was glad to have Grant in command.

You know I love the Army of Northern Virginia, Bobert. Lee and Jackson are my heroes. But that doesn't change the fact that Grant was a highly effective general. Maybe the liquor helped. Who knows? ;-)