[PIF]

Seems good historical biography - haven’t seen it all just segments while I’m trying to sleep in a recliner after shoulder surgery. Most of what I learned about Grant was during a 2-semester Civil War class back in HS - 60 years ago, so a little hazy on details.

I do remember all the trouble AL had with McClellan and his constant dithering and retreating.

[hanamizu]

“I do remember all the trouble AL had with McClellan and his constant dithering and retreating.”

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McClellan’s biggest problem was he loved the army he had built up and trained too much to use it for its intended purpose. It is one reason he was so wildly popular with his men. He didn’t want to see them die. Drove Lincoln nuts. McClellan ran against Lincoln for President in 1864 and Lincoln thought McClellan might win due to his popularity with the army.