The first paragraph of The Dark Game illustrates the perception of a short war vs. the reality of the prolonged Civil War.
The first paragraph of The Dark Game in the book, The Civil War, supports the central idea that the Civil War was a long war by stating that initially, no one expected the war to last more than a few months. It highlights the misconception of a quick resolution and the reality of the conflict lasting for four years.
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