Fitz John Porter

The case of Fitz John Porter is one of the most argued in the annals of United States Military History. Porter moved rapidly up the ranks of the military, beginning with his valorous service during the Mexican War. He followed his military successes in Mexico with a string of victories as commander of the 5th Army at Antietam and other engagements. He served under General George McClellan in the Army of the Potomac during the Peninsular Campaign. It was when he was ordered to move to northe...