John A McClernand: Shiloh | Part 6

Those who discuss John A. McClernand's Civil War record usually label him as simply a political general. That assessment is correct but he was a good general. He may not have been a military genius, but he consistently performed well. However, he did not get along with West Pointers and his constant breaking of military protocol to inform President Abraham Lincoln of his accomplishments irritated the Union high command. Nevertheless, we need to view McClernand as a more than capable commander with a little too much ambition. In this video, McClernand helps hold back and delay the Confederate attack and advance on April 6th, then launches a counter attack the next day.

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[youjustgotcarled]

I always love when you post a video about Shiloh because my ancestors lived there.

[wmschooley]

Dr. Wilder: 7:11 "command structure problems" is such a polite and understated way to address an intense intra-army feud. between.The OR has a number of back stabbing letters going between Hallack and McClellan about Grant with McClernand working his political contacts to advance himself. Respectfully, W.S.

[mineown]

Grant knew the exasperation of cat herders.

[patrickschneider]

Would you have the history of McCAUSLAND ?

[Rick-Rarick]

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[aaronfleming]

How did Sherman's career survived Shiloh? Was it just his friendship with Grant and the fact that his brother was a US senator?

[zach]

So much maneuvering of command in this case. Man, that's something. Feel like McClernand is irritating Grant at this point.