Various opinions are offered on secession, while General-in-Chief Winfield Scott struggles with the fact that the U.S. Army is completely unprepared for any kind of armed conflict.
Tag: Winfield Scott
Striking While It Is Yet To-day
The Florida legislature kicks off the month by meeting in special session to consider seceding from the Union. Other states would soon follow.
The Army of Virginia
Abraham Lincoln creates a new Federal army designed to do what George B. McClellan could not–destroy the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and capture Richmond.
Remind Me of That Spectacle
Winfield Scott retires to West Point and George B. McClellan becomes general-in-chief of all Federal armies.
The Resignation of Winfield Scott
President Lincoln decides the time is right for Winfield Scott to retire as general-in-chief, and his replacement should be George B. McClellan.
I Presume War is Declared
The growing tension between George B. McClellan and Winfield Scott results in a harsh exchange after a conference on military strategy.