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Free Republic University, Department of History presents U.S. History, 1861-1865: Seminar and Discussion Forum
The American Civil War, as seen through news reports of the time and later historical accounts

First session: November 21, 2015. Last date to add: May 2025.
Reading: Self-assigned. Recommendations made and welcomed.

Posting history, in reverse order

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Link to previous New York Times thread

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[nuke_road_warrior]

The Confederates were perfectly willing to let McClellan halt his army, and build fortifications, as long as he was giving the Confederates time to consolidate their own forces. By now, Lee has taken command of the Army of Northern Virginia and he has some nasty surprises in store for McClellan.