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Why was Lincoln forced to keep replacing his generals during the early years of civil war?
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∙ 8y ago
The first Union generals, save perhaps McClellan, were unwilling to go after the Confederate soldiers when they were at their weakest, and instead charged in and fought them when they were strong again. General Taylor was among the first generals to hit the enemy when they were vulnerable and weakened.
So, Lincoln kept trying General after General until he found one that would fight. Oddly, that turned out to be McClellan, again, and he did well, but not great, at his 2nd chance in command. Later Generals were fine leaders and tacticians.
Kathleen Cruickshank
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∙ 12y agoThe first Union generals, save perhaps McClellan, were unwilling to go after the Confederate soldiers when they were at their weakest, and instead charged in and fought them when they were strong again. General Taylor was among the first generals to hit the enemy when they were vulnerable and weakened.
So, Lincoln kept trying General after General until he found one that would fight. Oddly, that turned out to be McClellan, again, and he did well, but not great, at his 2nd chance in command. Later Generals were fine leaders and tacticians.
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