Captivating Story of the American Civil War: "A Shot at Redemption: Fitz John Porter clears his name from the 2nd Manassas fiasco"
National Civil War Museum educator Dane DiFebo explains how the circumstances around the Union defeat at the August 1862 Battle of 2nd Manassas led to the dismissal of Major General Fitz John Porter (commander of the Union V Corps) in early 1863. Following the court-martial proceedings, Porter took it upon himself to clear his name by surveying the battlefield, writing to potential supporters (including Confederate generals), and forming political alliances.
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