Joseph Hooker begins to reorganize and rejuvenate the demoralized Federal Army of the Potomac, but many doubt that he will ultimately succeed.
Tag: Henry W. Halleck
Rescinding the Jewish Exclusion Order
President Abraham Lincoln directs General-in-Chief Henry W. Halleck to order Ulysses S. Grant to rescind his controversial General Order No. 11.
Beginning to Apprehend a Catastrophe
Ambrose Burnside meets with Abraham Lincoln and his top advisors to discuss future military strategy and criticism of his generalship in the Federal Army of the Potomac.
The Army of the Potomac Mobilizes
The Army of the Potomac mobilizes for its march on Fredericksburg under its new commander, Ambrose E. Burnside.
The Fall of Holly Springs
Ulysses S. Grant begins his drive on the Confederate stronghold at Vicksburg by securing an important town for his supply base.
Burnside Proposes a Bold New Strategy
Ambrose E. Burnside takes command of the Federal Army of the Potomac and quickly develops a plan to move southeast down the Rappahannock River to the key Virginia town of Fredericksburg.