W. Richardson
Captain
As showed in a prior post, https://civilwartalk.com/threads/lincoln-dodges-responsibility-for-the-loss-at-1st-manassas.163739/, that Lincoln attempted to dodge blame for the loss of 1st Manassas, did Lincoln then use General Irvin McDowell as the Scapegoat?
Lincoln, under pressure, public, and politically rushed the army and General Irvin McDowell into a battle. The "green United States soldiers" were defeated by the "green Confederate States soldiers". Both McDowell and General Winfield Scott had asked for more time to prepare, but was denied...........
Respectfully,
William
Lincoln, under pressure, public, and politically rushed the army and General Irvin McDowell into a battle. The "green United States soldiers" were defeated by the "green Confederate States soldiers". Both McDowell and General Winfield Scott had asked for more time to prepare, but was denied...........
Respectfully,
William