Originally Posted by snazzlefrag

Hi All,

I have been preparing for my Civil war exam on Tuesday. The whole Civil War era is very saddening/upsetting to me. It was such a horrible time in American history...

..and what's the deal with McClellan? Why on earth would Lincoln keep re-appointing such an obviously yellow-bellied, lilly-livered, chicken-headed, wuss?

In my mind, the very first time a GENERAL retreats yelling "Run Awaaaay! Run Awaaaaay!" AFTER WINNING a victory, he should be shipped off to run a Hot Dog stand in the heart of Indian Territory.


Eesh!

Alright, my breaks over...back to studying!