Prominent military historians, such as T. Harry Williams, consider Pres. Lincoln to be a military genius. He did have some ability. However, his picks to head the U.S. Army and the Army of the Potomac were largely poor. As far as heading the U.S. Army McClellan would not fight and was terrible, and Gen. Henry Halleck turned himself into a clerk, instead of an overall commander. Ultimately, Gen. Grant was an outstanding choice to head the U.S. Army, but he was selected relatively late. Were not more competent possible generals available, and who might have they been?
As far as heading the Army of the Potomac, McClellan, Burnside, Hooker, and Meade varied from terrible to disappointing. Again were there not other possible generals available? Who might have been considered? I would be grateful for any listing of candidates. I also note that no one can actually know how someone will perform in advance, but instead of sticking with McClellan, Reynolds and Sedwick were around.
2006-06-22
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