Was Burnside cleared of blame for the Battle of the Crater?
No
Yes, later
Partially
Yes, immediately
Answer
Yes, immediately; Burnside escaped being scapegoated for the Union disaster through the skillful manipulation of the official commission of inquiry by his patron, General Meade, who ensured the blame was pinned on the officer corps under Burnside's command, particularly generals Ledlie and Ferrero.
Whiskers & Warfare: The Ambrose Burnside Challenge
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