Controversies & Commanders

Exploring the intricacies of the Union's Army of the Potomac, this work delves into pivotal events and figures of the Civil War, such as General Charles Stone's alleged disloyalty and Fitz John Porter's court-martial. It highlights the command crises leading up to the Battle of Antietam, the infamous Lost Order, and the tumultuous actions of generals like Dan Sickles and Gouverneur Warren. Through these narratives, it offers a compelling portrait of the personalities and incidents that shaped the conflict from 1861 to 1865.