ACW: Battle of Second Manassas - "A Blind Fight" - Part 3/4

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This battle showed problems with the commanders and leadership at the top who only cared more about their own careers then their troops which is why this battle turned into a mess. Huge miscaculations, timing and letting enemy Calvary to raid the rear and disturb communications. The Iron Brigade is the only thing that came out of this battle. Still leaders at the small command is what makes the difference in most battles.

The discombobulated Union command in this battle really contrasts with Grant's energetic riding around the Battle of Shiloh and proactively leading his men instead of sitting and sending out ridiculous orders.

Pope was clueless. McClellan is his usual snarky self, imagining that he has a spotless record and is some sort of military genius. (Only he could convince himself that his recent Peninsula campaign was anything but a failure.) No wonder this battle was a complete disaster! It's heartbreaking that so many good soldiers had to die for pompous Generals, who were quick to make light of the sacrifice by name calling and finger pointing. I'm glad Lincoln finally found the least pompous men on the planet to lead his armies. There's something likable about the quiet professionalism of Grant, Sherman, Thomas, and Meade. There was very little bickering between them. (And none with the President.) It was "Do your job.", "Okay.", and then the war was over.

3:29 Jump scare. That loud boom scared the crap outta me. Shame on you ChickenHawk

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Oh boy… it’s getting interesting now!! Pope’s got a surprise waiting for him. And FITZ-JOHN PORTER WARNED HIM!!!! General Pope’s doesn’t know is headquarters from his hindquarters…

Pope is the most optimistic man to ever live 😂😂😂

Cant wait for next episode. Like CW Theme since i buyed a few Books in german in the late 90s incl W. C. Davis "the american civil war". When i played Total wars "Empire" i discovered a very good ACW Mod for Empire on Mod DB, sadly they didnt have a selfinstaller at the time but i got it running, the ACW Mod "the blue and the Grey" plus ZOR (zone of recruitment) mod was my No 1 Strategygame for years before ROME2 came out.

Finally, I've been waiting forever for this.

Another great description of the events that unfolded that day.

Another outstanding video Warhawk!! Dedication such as this is what makes this channel and these videos such a wonderful thing to watch!!

I discovered your channel in December, and have probably watched like 20 hours worth of content since then. Keep up the good work

Great work can’t wait for the climatic conclusion

Best civil war coverage on YouTube by far keep up the good work sir!

Porter's activity in this battle is so interesting, in one side he did the correct assessment and on the other he had the right to desobey direct orders ?🤔

Another excellent battle video, even I know how the battle ends, I am excited about the sequal.

Incredible graphics! Your video's are just . . . *EXCELLENT*! Keep it up, Warhawk!! (RJT)

I can’t wait to see porters attack next.

His majesty, the Maiser, finds this both knowledgeable and entertaining Good work sir Warhawk