Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-76.97.80.106-20130811163656/@comment-14138255-20140624161646

At worst, the Emperor is someone who's mistakes over shadow his successes. The Stormcloaks, while undeniably brave and willing to give their lives for Skyrim, don't get the "better part of valor" (retreat, take a break, come back stronger, and [more importantly] win) very well and didn't really think through what they would do after the Civil War and just assume they'll trounce the Thalmor on their first try.