Was Lincoln diverting McDowell away from McClellan a mistake? Was McDowell correct and he never really had a chance of catching Jackson in the first place?
What are some of the other military orders Lincoln made that you view as mistakes? (ignoring selection of officers, i'm speaking of direct military orders to the field)
What are some of the other military orders Lincoln made that you view as mistakes? (ignoring selection of officers, i'm speaking of direct military orders to the field)