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Jocko Podcast Civil War Excursion With JD Baker Pt.3: No Progress. Only Carnage.
Dec 9, 2022
Experienced Civil War historian JD Baker discusses General McClellan's cautious leadership, contrasting dynamics between Eastern and Western theaters, strategic planning by General Lee, the significance of Harper's Ferry, and the Battle of Antietam's intense combat experiences with no clear victory, only carnage.
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- McClellan's passive leadership led to Union losses in key battles.
- Lee effectively leveraged his generals' strengths in strategic planning.
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McClellan's Passive Leadership in the Eastern Theater
McClellan's war aim was to preserve the union and government power, avoiding the Negro question and reassuring slaveholders. His passive leadership style led to significant losses for the Union in battles like Manassas and the Peninsula Campaign, impacting their progress in the East.
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