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Major General George B. McClellan no longer used Allan Pinkerton as a source of military intelligence as he approached what would become the Battle of Antietam. His men had found a good source in the so-called lost order of General Lee that described Lee's battle plans. With that said, he made good use of the cavalry of General Pleasanton and received information from friendly civilians.

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Where did the single bloodiest day in American military history occurred at?

The battle of Antietam.


Why did Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation after the Battle of Antietam?

Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation after the Battle of Antietam to shift the focus of the Civil War from just preserving the Union to also include the abolition of slavery. The victory at Antietam provided the political momentum and military opportunity for Lincoln to make this significant decision.


What did Lincoln promise to do about slavery after the Battle of Antietam?

He issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which kept the British from sending military aid to the Confederates.


Why do some military historians regard the Battle of Antietam to be inconclusive?

In pure military assessments of the Battle of Antietam, military historians see the battle as being one of inconclusive results. When military experts sweep away all the political ramifications of that battle, they see an inept and numerically superior Union army, Yes, Lee had to retreat, in fact no matter what happened in Sharpsburg, Lee did not have enough men or supplies to stay in Maryland. Military minded people say that Lee's other objectives were met, thereby, in a sense, nullify the results at Antietam. Militarists point out that Lee's invasion prevented a combined effort by McClellan and General John Pope to advance on Richmond. Lee's positions before and after Antietam transferred all military operations to northern Virginia. Based on Southern newspapers, the Southern public was not discouraged by the setback in Maryland. Also, the Army of Northern Virginia remained a force that within seven weeks doubled its size.With all the above said, Antietam was a political victory for Lincoln and the Union. Lincoln was then resolved to release his first emancipation proclamation.


How did Japanese bombers know to bomb Oahou?

Reconnaissance combined with military intelligence.

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What was McClellans problem in getting results for the union army?

His excessive caution, coupled with faulty military intelligence that vastly exaggerated enemy numbers. His despatches to Lincoln reveal that he was a talker, not a doer.


Who supplied Union General George B McClellan with military intelligence prior to the Battle of Antietam?

As the Battle of Antietam approached General George B. McClellan received military intelligence on the Army of Northern Virginia from three sources. One was his cavalry general Alfred Pleasonton, also from Allan Pinkerton and Maryland civilians loyal to the Union.


What was improtant about the Battle of Antietam?

A military base was attacked.


When was Military Intelligence Division created?

Military Intelligence Division was created in 1885.


Why is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of military intelligence?

Saint Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of many things but not of Military Intelligence. There is no patron saint of Military Intelligence.


When did Directorate of General Military Intelligence end?

Directorate of General Military Intelligence ended in 2003.


What does someone in military intelligence do?

there are MANY aspects to military intelligence. analysist of military information. maintain intelligence security for commands, installations and personnel. collect field intelligence through overt intelligence and through covert intelligence ( spying or securing information from foreign nationals recruited for intelligence purposes). as I said, there are many, many more intelligence methods and functions


Where did the single bloodiest day in American military history occurred at?

The battle of Antietam.


Where is a pentagon and who works there?

Colombia, military intelligence


Can a civilian join military intelligence?

Yes


What has the author Kenneth E DeGraffenreid written?

Kenneth E. DeGraffenreid has written "Intelligence and Military Operations" which examines the role of intelligence in military decision-making and "Strategic Intelligence in the Cold War and Beyond" which explores the development of intelligence agencies during the Cold War.


What are the names of the army's intelligence function?

The intelligence functions in an army can be categorized into various sections such as military intelligence, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and geospatial intelligence. These sections work together to gather and analyze information to support military operations and decision-making.