Don Wildman

No wonder there are so few great ones, right?

Yeah.

I want to mention this guy.

We don't have to talk at length, but William Hull, War of 1812, tactically weak.

I would file him under that.

Surrendered the Fort Detroit and his army to the British and Native American forces without even a fight after the initial invasion of Canada, August 1812.

We don't hear enough about the War of 1812.

That's why I want to mention this.

The British had deceived him that they had larger forces.

He feared for his own family inside the fort.

The result of this is the loss of the Michigan territory, which is magnificently huge.

As a result, court-martialed, sentenced to death, and then finally pardoned by President James Madison due to his service in the Revolutionary War.

Was all this his fault?

I mean, I just want to remember he fought bravely in those early years, Saratoga.

All right.

I want to know this guy just because of the facial hair.

Ambrose Burnside, Civil War general for the Union Army, known for his infamous failures and lack of tactical skill, fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Tell me about what was unique about his role in that battle.

His resume is amazing.

Just as you're talking, I'm scrolling along the battles that he was involved with.