The Life Of General McClellan

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George Briton McClellan was born on December 3, 1826 in Philadelphia. He was the son of Dr. George McClellan and Elizabeth Brinton McClellan. George B. McClellan was slightly under middle height, but very squarely and powerfully built. He had exceptional strength and endurance. McClellan had red hair and a mustache.

Growing up George B. McClellan attended the finest preparatory schools in Philadelphia. In 1840, he entered the University of Pennsylvania. Two years later, he left the University of Pennsylvania and entered West Point. When he graduated from West Point, the Mexican War had begun. He went immediately to the front-line of the war. For his heroics, McClellan received the rank of Captain. In 1860, he married Ellen Marcy, the daughter of his old commander in the Red River. They had two children, a son and a daughter.

The next year, 1861, McClellan joined the Union army. After the defe

Echoes of Glory. Alexandria: Time-Life Books, 1991.

at of the Union at Bull Run, McClellan became the Commander of the Union forces. He transformed the Army of the Potomac, the new name of the Union forces, into a well-drilled military machine. McClellan success in improving the army and his leadership skills earned him the nickname of "Young Napoleon". "Young Napoleon" had one major flaw. He was unable to use the full potential of his army. This came from his unwillingness to take risks. In addition, McClellan failed to maintain a good working relationship with the Lincoln administration.

McClellan made much progress with the Army of the Potomac but three failed opportunities cost his command. In the summer of 1862, McClellan failed to capture the Confederate capital, Richmond. He brought his forces within six miles of the city. News reached him that Lee had launched a series of assaults near Washington, DC. Lee led a smal

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