The court-martial of Fitz John Porter was a major event of the American Civil War. Major General Fitz John Porter was found guilty of disobeying a lawful order and misconduct in front of the enemy, an
Fitz John Porter
Porter (seated in chair) and staff
The court-martial of Fitz John Porter sketched by Alfred Waud
Statue of Fitz John Porter, Portsmouth, N.H.
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Fitz John Porter was a career United States Army officer and a Union general during the American Civil War. He is most known for his performance at the Second Battle of Bull Run and his subsequent cou
Court-martial of Fitz John Porter
…The court-martial of Fitz John Porter (November 25, 1862 – January 22, 1863) was a major event of the American Civil War. Major General Fitz John Porter was found guilty of disobeying a lawful order and misconduct in front of the enemy, and was removed from command based on internal political machinations…
a Statue of Porter in Haven Park, Portsmouth, New Hampshire