114 The Civil War: 1863 Begins

In our last chronological episode, we ended with Ambrose
Burnside's disastrous campaign against Lee's army entrenched
above the heights of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undeterred,
Burnside launched another march against the Army of Northern
Virginia which was ruined by the weather. Tired of the relentless
attacks on his character, Burnside attempted to have his critics
removed. Lincoln turned the tables, accepted his resignation and
elevated Burnside's vocal critic, Joseph Hooker, to be commanding
general of the Army of the Potomac. Hooker unleashed his
considerable energy in restoring morale. Take a listen! 


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