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∙ 10y agoLincoln fired MacDowell, McClellen, Burnsides, McClellen (2nd time), and Hooker.
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∙ 10y agoThe list includes McClellan, Pope, Burnsides, McClellan for a second time, and Hooker; and that is just for the Army of the Potomac.
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∙ 13y agoGeneral George McClellan.
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∙ 13y agoGeneral George McClellan.
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Who was given command of the union army after bull run?
In 1864, US President Lincoln believed he had finally found a general that would be an effective commander of the Union army. US Grant had shown himself to be a true fighting general. He became the Union's general in chief and proved to be the right choice. Lincoln had a bad record on appointing generals. This time he had it right.
What Union general was overly cautious approach that led to little progress in the East?
Union general Geoge Mcellen, after the battle of antietam, he failed to pursue Lees army, allowing them to escape. He was fired for this
President Lincoln appointed a Pennsylvanian to replace General Joseph Hooker as the commander of the Union troops?
General George G. Meade
Who where the leaders of the confederacy and the union?
Confederacy : President Jefferson Davis, Leading General: Robert E Lee. Union: President Abraham Lincoln, Leading General: Ulysses S Grant. I LIKE PONIES
Why did President Lincoln want General Ulysses S. Grant to command the union army after the Battle of Gettysburg?
Lincoln knew that Grant would do anything to win the war.
Former Union general who lincoln fired?
Lincoln fired McClellan twice.
A union general twice fired by precident Lincoln?
General George B. McClellan
What union general fired by Lincoln after the battle of Antietm?
Major General George Brinton McClellan.
Who was the Union general who was eventually fired by Lincoln for having the slows?
George McClellan
George McClellan?
General of the Union Army; fired by Lincoln for being too cautious
What union commander was fired by Lincoln?
Lincoln fired McClellan twice.
General by lincoln fired before chancellorsville?
Burnside
Was Abraham Lincoln the union or the Confederate general?
union
Who was the northern general who was fired twice by lincoln?
McClellan has that honor.
Who was given command of the union army after bull run?
In 1864, US President Lincoln believed he had finally found a general that would be an effective commander of the Union army. US Grant had shown himself to be a true fighting general. He became the Union's general in chief and proved to be the right choice. Lincoln had a bad record on appointing generals. This time he had it right.
What Union general did Lincoln place in charge of the new department of the Mississippi?
The Union general that President Lincoln placed in charge of the department of Mississippi was Ulysses S. Grant.
Who were the first Union Generals appointed by?
Abraham Lincoln I believe. However, the first generals he appointed all were fired or didn't want the position. In fact, he actually asked General Lee if he would take the position. Lee ended up going with the South. McClellan was hired then fired the hired then fired by Lincoln. There are a few more in between there. Then Sherman was hired, and so was Grant.
