George B. McClellan

By Jesse Russell

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles George Brinton McClellan (December 3, 1826 - October 29, 1885) was a major general during the American Civil War. He organized the famous Army of the Potomac and served briefly (November 1861 to March 1862) as the general-in-chief of the Union Army. Early in the war, McClellan played an important role in raising a well-trained and organized army for the Union. Although McClellan was meticulous in his planning and preparations, these characteristics may have hampered his ability to challenge aggressive opponents in a fast-moving battlefield environment. He chronically overestimated the strength of enemy units and was reluctant to apply principles of mass, frequently leaving large portions of his army unengaged at decisive points.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5510536659
• ISBN13: 9785510536652
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"