Episode 54: The Woes of Joe Johnston

In the late summer and fall of 1861, Joe Johnston confronted a host of problems. Few of them involved the Yankees in McClellan’s rapidly-growing army across the river. Instead, his often-difficult relationships with Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, General Beauregard, and other men under the Confederate flag took center stage. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uscivilwar.substack.com