Title: Fitz-John Porter, scapegoat of Second Manassas
Description: "On August 30, 1862, the Confederate army inflicted a smashing defeat to the Union at Manassas. Charismatic Major General Fitz-John Porter was charged with disobedience of orders and shameful conduct before the enemy. But was Porter really guilty or was it he who saved the country from an even greater disaster?"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biography, Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862, Generals, Judicial error, Trials (Military offenses), Trials, litigation, United States, United States. Army, United states, army, biography, Generals, biography
Places: United States
People: Fitz-John Porter (1822-1901)