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How did Union General Ambrose Burnside keep General McClellan from committing political suicide?
When General George B. McClellan was reappointed to head the Army of the Potomac, the Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton had opposed this move by Lincoln and made it clear to Lincoln that McClellan was not to be 100% trusted. Stanton was correct and McClellan wanted to settle some personal scores with the Secretary. McClellan took Ambrose Burnside into his confidence and informed Burnside that he would force President Lincoln to fire Stanton, if he, McClellan, was to take up his new command. The ever loyal Ambrose, counseled against this and reminded the general to avoid politics at this time. McClellan agreed to his friends advice, but created a headquarters staff in Washington DC small and loyal only to himself. Anyone who was not a stout ally of McClellan was no longer part of the inner military circle that McClellan created. This is perhaps the reason that after McClellan was relieved of command after Antietam, Burnside turned Lincoln down two times to be McClellan's replacement. Only after the third request of Lincoln, did Burnside accept command. No one realized at the time, that Burnside would be the short lived third leader of the Army of the Potomac. Nor would he be the last one either.
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Who replaced general mcCLellan?
Ambrose Burnside
Who did ambrose burnside replace?
George McClellan
What general did Ambrose Burnside replace?
George McClellan
Did General McClellan have confidence in Brigadier General Ambrose Burnside?
As General in Chief George B. McClellan began organizing the Union forces nationwide, he recognized the value of General Ambrose Burnside. So much so that in January of 1862, he appointed Burnside to command the Department of North Carolina.
How did Lincoln react to McClellan's repeated hesitant?
Eventually fired him. "If General McClellan does not wish to use the army, perhaps I may borrow it for a while."
What general replaced General George B McClellan after he delayed an attack on Robert E Lee after the Battle of Antietam?
After Antietam (Sept 17, 1862) when McClellan once again believed he needed time for his troops to rest. President Lincoln replaced him (on Nov 7) with General Ambrose Burnside. That was the end of McClellan's service as a Union military leader. As an aside, General Burnside felt uncomfortable replacing George B. McClellan. He had been loyal to him, also, he was not sure the command of the Army of the Potomac would be a fit for his abilities.
What side did Ambrose Burnside fight for in the US Civil War?
General Ambrose E. Burnside had just been named by Lincoln as the general in charge of the Army of the Potomac. Burnside replaced the former head of this army, General George B. McClellan.
When was the command of the Army of the Potomac handed over to US General Ambrose Burnside?
On November 7, 1862, General Burnside took command of the Army of the Potomac. He had replaced General George B. McClellan.
Who led the union army of the potomac?
George McClellan, Ambrose Burnside,George McClellan(again), Joseph Hooker,George Meade, Ulysses Grant.
Did Ulysses S. Grant replace George McClellan?
McClellan was replaced by Major General Ambrose E. Burnside on November 7, 1862, shortly after the Battle of Antietam.
Did Lincoln replace General George McClellan with General Ambrose Burnside?
Yes, President Abraham Lincoln replaced General George McClellan with General Ambrose Burnside as the commander of the Army of the Potomac in November 1862. This decision came after McClellan's cautious approach and inability to achieve decisive victories, particularly following the Battle of Antietam. Burnside's leadership was short-lived, as he faced challenges in the subsequent Battle of Fredericksburg, leading to further changes in command.
When was Ambrose Burnside born?
Ambrose Burnside was born on May 23, 1824.
