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Here in this final of three consecutive posts on reactions within the Army of the Potomac on the dismissal of General McClellan, I quote the most [...]
November 10, 2012
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This is the second of three consecutive posts on reactions within the Army of the Potomac on the dismissal of General McClellan. These are taken [...]
November 9, 2012
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On this date of November 7, 1862, General George B. McClellan was officially removed as commander of the Army of the Potomac. The extensive [...]
November 7, 2012
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Today is 150 years since “the day after.” It was a day with scenes that were a shocking experience to even the most hardened veterans. The [...]
September 18, 2012
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September 10, 1862 – Lee leaves Frederick When speaking with guests at Antietam, I attempt to bring a balanced view toward the interpretation [...]
September 10, 2012
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Withdrawal to Washington, September 2, 1862 Dispatches from Pope to Halleck revealed a commander in total loss and near breakdown. There was [...]
September 2, 2012
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At this point of the Civil War during this summer season of 1862, now 150 years ago, not only had the temperatures risen, so had the varied [...]
July 17, 2012
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As was communicated in yesterday’s post, President Lincoln made a visit to the Army of the Potomac at Harrison’s Landing on these dates 150 [...]
July 9, 2012
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Battle of Gaines’ Mill <<Today is the third of a series of posts on the Seven Days Battles near Richmond, Virginia that occurred 150 [...]
June 27, 2012
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In the week prior to this date of March 11, 1862, President Lincoln had summoned General McClellan to tell him rather bluntly that his lack of [...]
March 11, 2012
Enfilading Lines 