[DUMBGRUNT]

sorted out and discarded

Not discarded. Remember that Lincoln brought McMclellen back and after all the BS. Because he was a good manager.

[lt.america]

Excellent point. The Union was in a blind retreat after the second Bull Run until McClellan arrived on the scene and restored order. McClellan had several other shortfalls, but no one else could have got the union into shape. That cannot be understated.