Serious question, but I guess it does depend ion whether he dies or resigns. He was mid-70s at the start of the Civil War and massively overweight, so I assume a death can plausibly be created, but what if he resigns instead.
Who is next in Line as commander in Chief. Is it Robert Patterson? Or do they reach down the line and go for Robert E Lee or Joseph E Johnstone or Albert Sidney Johnstone?
Who is next in Line as commander in Chief. Is it Robert Patterson? Or do they reach down the line and go for Robert E Lee or Joseph E Johnstone or Albert Sidney Johnstone?