About this episode
In this episode, we explore the devastating leadership failure during the Battle of Fredericksburg, focusing on the Irish Brigade's doomed advance at Mary's Heights. We discuss the strategic missteps, the immense casualties, and the lingering questions about why the brigade was sent forward into an unwinnable battle. ?? ?? ?? Chapters ?? 00:00 Introduction to Fredericksburg ?? 00:43 Burnside's Ill-Fated Plan ?? 04:44 The Irish Brigade's Advance ?? 10:55 Lessons in Leadership Failure
