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Madame P. O. You are way ahead of me! Sorry if I misstated the quesiton.
posted by
kingmi
on July 16, 2005 at 10:19 PM
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U.S. History -- Civil War Answer...........................................
Empty Handed Painter is correct. McClellan correctly assessed that the Army of the Potomac was ill-prepared for a war, set out to drill them into shape. Not leaving anything to chance, he studiously prepared them and restructured the supply links, to ensure mobility and preparedness. He was heroic in that respect, and considered by Lincoln to be way too cautious.
Hesitation is McClellan's legacy, fairly or not. Congratulations to EHP!
posted by
kingmi
on July 16, 2005 at 10:18 PM
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HESITATION
posted by
Xeno-x
on July 16, 2005 at 7:20 PM
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I hate to keep doing this, but...
McClelland ran for President (opposing Lincoln) with a ridiculous plan to take the Confederacy to court, essentially "suing them for peace".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 16, 2005 at 4:31 AM
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