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Because Lincoln felt that McClellan lacked the aggressiveness required to successfully defeat the Confederate army. McClellan was very meticulous and patient. He did not chase Confederate General Robert E. Lee after defeating his troops at Antietam. Lincoln got tired of McClellan's patience and decided to replace him with Ambrose Burnside.
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Where did mcClellan and lee clash at?
Antietam
The Union's General McClellan surprised General Lee at another tragic battle?
Antietam
Who was the leader of the union in the Battle of Antietam?
The commander of the Unions Army of the Potomac at Antietam was Major General George B. McClellan.
Who replaced McClellan after he was fired for the second time?
After General George B. McClellan was fired for the second time in November 1862, he was replaced by General Ambrose Burnside as the commander of the Army of the Potomac. Burnside, known for his distinctive facial hair and his previous leadership at the Battle of Antietam, faced immediate challenges in his new role and led the army into the Battle of Fredericksburg shortly after his appointment.
Who won at Antietam?
no one won at antietam.it was a tie or draw.
Did Antietam have a union victory or a draw?
Union victory. However they failed to pursue and destroy the Confederates, and McClellan was fired.
What general did President Lincoln fire after the Battle of Antietam?
Based on his previous actions, and not just those at Antietam, Lincoln fired Major General George McClellan as general-in-chief of the Union armies and replaced him as commander of the Army of the Potomac with Ambrose Burnside.Lincoln was likely prompted by what he saw as the indecisive, overcautious nature of McClellan, who at Antietam thought that he was outnumbered when it was very much the reverse.
Where did mcClellan and lee clash at?
Antietam
Who were the main people in the Battle of Antietam?
McClellan
Who was the confederate leader at Antietam?
George McClellan
The Union's General McClellan surprised General Lee at another tragic battle?
Antietam
Who was the general of the Battle of Antietam?
George B. McClellan
Who led the troops in the Battle of Antietam?
George McClellan
Who commanded the union army at Antietam?
George McClellan
Who was the head of Union forces for Antietam?
George McClellan
Who was the union commander of the Antietam battle?
George McClellan
Who was the union general Antietam?
George Brinton McClellan.
