McClellan and failure : a study of civil war fear, incompetence, and worse /
Bonekemper, Edward H.
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co.,
c2007.
"In the eyes of many historians, Union General George B. McClellan single-handedly did more damage to the Union war effort than any other individual. The main focus of this work is McClellan's Civil War service and the ways in which the man and his decisions affected the course of the war"--Provided by publisher.
"In the eyes of many historians, Union General George B. McClellan single-handedly did more damage to the Union war effort than any other individual. The main focus of this work is McClellan's Civil War service and the ways in which the man and his decisions affected the course of the war"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-205) and index.
Introduction : the general who failed -- Rising to power and prestige -- Winning through others in western Virginia -- Maneuvering in Washington -- Evading battle as general-in-chief -- Crawling up the Virginia peninsula -- Retreating at a distance during the seven days' battle -- Undercutting Pope -- Squandering opportunities at Antietam -- Earning Lincoln's rejection -- McClellan's motivations -- Appendix : historians' treatment of George B. McClellan.
McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885
McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885
United States. Army
Command of troops
Generals