"Let us beware of our past errors. Let us not pronounce our generals imbecile, or traitors, or cowards, because they are not uniformly successful."
~Harper's Weekly-The Rebel Raid into Maryland
Saturday, September 27, 1862
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Antietam National Battlefield
Winfield Scott Hancock
Named for Winfield Scott, a noted general of the War of 1812 and head of the United States army at the start of the Civil War, Winfield Scott Hancock, started a four decade long military career after graduating from West Point in 1844. Read more
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John Hay
An accomplished secretary, diplomat, and author, John Hay was one of Lincoln's closest advisors during his years in the White House. Read more
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Manassas National Battlefield Park
Samuel Peter Heintzelman
While Samuel Heintzelman's experience, devotion to duty, and bravery were undeniable, he lacked requisite attributes of high command, including initiative, imagination, and administrative ability. He was gifting at leading a squad or regiment in combat, but when asked to command a Union corps, he floundered. Read more
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Ambrose Powell Hill
A. P. Hill seemed to have issues with the Confederate Generals during the Maryland Campaign Read more
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Antietam National Battlefield
Daniel Harvey Hill
The Confederate Lieutenant General that was blamed for losing General Lee's Special Orders 191 Read more