Is this 67thTiger's dream?
Be more his reality, wouldn't it???
Is this 67thTiger's dream?
The AotP actually liked Lincoln a lot more than McClellan
Oshit I just insulted McClellan 67th plz forigveNever read Lincoln's accounts of his visit to the Army of the Potomac after Antietam?
They really, really didn't like him.
As always, I'd recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/UNPOPULAR-MR-LINCOLN-Americas-President/dp/1932714618
So did I. I'm not sure if McClellan planned a coup, but Hooker talked about making himself dictator.Hold on, I thought Lincoln wrote this to General Hooker?
So did I. I'm not sure if McClellan planned a coup, but Hooker talked about making himself dictator.
Never read Lincoln's accounts of his visit to the Army of the Potomac after Antietam?
They really, really didn't like him.
As always, I'd recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/UNPOPULAR-MR-LINCOLN-Americas-President/dp/1932714618
I don't think this could happen in 1862, but with continued losses in the war, an increased perception of the Lincoln administration's incompetence, and growing discontent could allow for an army coup in 1863-1864. Maybe a crushing defeat at Gettysburg stops Union troops from putting down the New York riots, more unrest in other cities (Boston, Philadelphia?) could lead to a widespread belief that the Union was on the verge of collapse. McClellan (or some other General) then stages a coup to "restore order." An armistice with the south follows.
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I believe I am going to write this timeline. I was planning on doing another one in the ASB forum, but I guess I can be like BlairWitch and have 20 timeliness going at one time. I just wish I could write as good as he does. Yes, that is a little shout out to BlairWitch. Anyway, I am going to start on this timeline.