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After Lincoln fired mcclellan he gave command of the army to a series of generals including?
The Union had several field armies, including the Army of the Potomac. After McClellan it was commanded by Ambrose Burnside, Joseph Hooker, George Meade. When Grant came east he was made general in chief over all Union armies, but made his HQ with the Army of the Potomac and traveled with it. Meade remained in command of the Army of the Potomac, but had Grant right with him, supervising.
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Abraham Lincoln's response to General McClellan's Command?
Lincoln's response to General McClellan's command was that Lincoln relieved McClellan of Command.
Who did Lincoln command as the first general of war?
General Grant, it was not McClellan because he voted against Lincoln in the election. Lincoln 212 McClellan 12.
How did George B McClellan deal with the confederate states?
George b McClellan was a Union general. All the generals do is command their troops.
Who was lincolns democratic opponet in the elcetion of 1864?
One of his own generals, the massively conceited Major General George B. McClellan. Lincoln had finally had enough of McClellan and fired him in late 1862. He remained in the army, drawing pay, but was given no duties or command
Why was Lincoln forced to keep replacing his generals during the early years of civil war?
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.
Who did Lincoln give command of the army after he fired McClellan?
Burnside.An Alternate Answer:On March 11, 1862, Lincoln relieved McClellan as General-in-Chief and took direct command of the Union armies.On November 2, 1862, Lincoln named Ambrose E. Burnside as Commander of the Army of the Potomac, replacing McClellan.
Mcclellan was replaced by Lincoln?
Yes. On March 11, 1862, Lincoln relieved McClellan as General-in-Chief and took direct command of the Union armies. On November 2, 1862, Lincoln named Ambrose E. Burnside as Commander of the Army of the Potomac, replacing McClellan.
Why did George mcclellan chose to run against president Lincoln?
General George Mcclellan was, by all accounts, an egomaniac. He was bitter over his removal from command by Lincoln. In running for President in 1864 against Lincoln, he sought to "get even" and embarrass Lincoln.
When did Lincoln fire McClellan?
On March 11, 1862. On March 11, 1862,Lincoln relieved McClellan as General-in-Chief and took direct command of the Union armies. On November 2, 1862, Lincoln named Ambrose E. Burnside as Commander of the Army of the Potomac, replacing McClellan.
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."
Did General George McClellan was Lincoln's Democratic opponent in the 1864 election?
Yes he did. The two men never liked each other and a part of McClellan's motivation was probably spite and resentment for Lincoln having relieved McClellan of command of The Army of the Potomac.
Who commanded the Union army?
Command of all US armies changed hands a few times during the war. From McClellan to Helleck to McClellan to Meade to Grant. For the Union's premier army, the Army of the Potomac, it had multiple commanders. Once again US President Lincoln seemed to do a poor job in selection commanding generals.
