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To: central_va; Tax-chick
When Robert E. Lee was asked who was the best Union general, he answered without hesitation that it was McClellan
Rafuse pg. 384

Marse Lee was no #NeverGeorger!

65 posted on 05/30/2017 6:52:56 AM PDT by Theophilus (Repent)
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To: Theophilus
McClellan was a great campaign engineer, training officer, disciplinarian, strategic planner, executive and manager.

At best, he was a barely competent tactical field commander .

68 posted on 05/30/2017 7:25:21 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Theophilus

I also would prefer an opponent who did not want to fight me and who attributed to me nearly mystical powers, including the multiplication of troops.


74 posted on 05/30/2017 8:03:28 AM PDT by Tax-chick ("There is no catastrophe from which someone does not benefit." ~Theodore Dalrymple)
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