The Peninsular Campaign Of General McClellan V1: In 1862 (1881)

By Military Historical Society

Book Overview

""The Peninsular Campaign of General McClellan V1: In 1862"" is a historical account of the military campaign led by General George B. McClellan during the American Civil War. The book was written by the Military Historical Society and first published in 1881. The campaign, which took place in the spring and summer of 1862, was an attempt by the Union army to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. McClellan's strategy was to move his troops down the Virginia Peninsula, using the protection of the Union navy to transport and supply his army. The book provides a detailed account of the battles and skirmishes that took place during the campaign, including the Siege of Yorktown, the Battle of Williamsburg, and the Seven Days Battles. It also explores the strategic and political factors that influenced the campaign, such as the role of President Lincoln and the Confederate leadership. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes maps, illustrations, and appendices with additional information on the campaign. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, military strategy, or the life and career of General McClellan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112091373X
• ISBN13: 9781120913739
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"