The trial and conviction of Fitz-John Porter was one of the most controversial episodes of the Civil War. Porter was a Union general who was court-martialed for alleged misconduct during the Battle of Second Bull Run. This book offers a detailed account of the trial and its aftermath, shedding light on one of the most divisive issues of the war.

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