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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 won at Antietam?
no one won at antietam.it was a tie or draw.
What forced Confederate to retreat back into Virginia on September 1862?
Their defeat by McClellan at Antietam.
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