Fair Oaks 1862: McClellan's Peninsula Campaign

by Angus Konstam

Book Overview

This Osprey title details General George B. McClellan's controversial Peninsula campaign and the southern attempt to halt the Union juggernaut during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Following its humiliating defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run, McClellan took command of the Union Army of the Potomac. In the spring of 1862, having rebuilt his forces, the "Little Napoleon" devised a plan to end the war in a single campaign. Transporting his army...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841766801
• ISBN13: 9781841766805
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 9.8"