Biography on Civil War General Ambrose Burnsides, and why he was so ineffective.

The "Luckless Soldier" The army values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage are at the core of every Army leader. Although not defined as such values in the mid nineteenth century, Army leaders were held to these characteristics just as leaders of today's modern Army are. One more famous leader of the War Between the States is Ambrose Burnsides. Known more for his daring fashion sense than his tactics and …

…became a prominent businessman and politician outside of the military. However, due to his lack of leadership qualities, Burnside will not go down in history as a great military leader. Works Cited: Cohen, Eliot A. Supreme Command. New York: The Free P, 2002. 21-39. Swinton, William. The Army of the Potomac. New York: Smithmark, 1995. 230-250, 497-518. Williams, Kenneth P., comp. "Burnside Fails at Marye's Hill." Lincoln finds a General. Vol. 5. New York: The Macmillian Company, 1949. 482-546.