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“The Dreadful Responsibility”: Why George B. McClellan Was the Go-To Guy (part one)

Posted on December 7, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

ECW welcomes back Jon-Erik Gilot (part one of two) I’ve long been fascinated with the early days, weeks, and months of the Civil War. The optimism and unbounded confidence displayed on both sides of the conflict during the spring and … Continue reading →

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