Ambrose Burnside

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Union general who replaced McClellan, known for his affable nature but poor generalship, leading to a disastrous defeat at Fredericksburg and the 'mud march'.

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Gary Gallagher: American Civil War, Slavery, Lincoln, Grant & Lee | Lex Fridman Podcast #499

Gary Gallagher: American Civil War, Slavery, Lincoln, Grant & Lee | Lex Fridman Podcast #499

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Union general who replaced McClellan, known for his affable nature but poor generalship, leading to a disastrous defeat at Fredericksburg and the 'mud march'.