Sacred Trust Talks 2016 - A Tale of Two Councils of War

Sacred Trust Talks 2016 - A Tale of Two Councils of War: the Union High Command at War (with Himself)
This talk will compare and contrast Joe Hooker’s council of war at Chancellorsville with General George Meade’s at Gettysburg, and the legacy of those encounters. Joe Hooker’s meeting blew up in his face and cost him the command of the Army of the Potomac; General Meade’s was a thoughtful study in solidarity. Both meetings formed a turning point in the commitment and development of the Federal high command. Presented by Frank A. O’Reilly, Park Historian a Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.

[@lawrencemyers3623]

Great lecture. I was astounded that Hooker would go to such lengths to avoid responsibility for the defeat at Chancellorsville. Always thought that while he was personally brave and did the Army much good with his reforms after Fredericksburg, that he had some questionable traits, but didn't realize how much he lacked in integrity.

[@piescespiesces602]

fascinating lecture !!
big, big thank you for it !

[@noahshaw2191]

I read that "Stay and fight it out" was a Slocum quote?

[@richardwalling845]

Meade was a solid, capable general.