His goal was to capture Richmond, the Confederate capital.
to capture Richmond the confederate capital
To attack Richmond via the Peninsula, instead of via the Shenandoah.
This was McClellans Peninsular Campaign of 1862.
he did not give mcclellan enough troops
His goal was to capture Richmond, the Confederate capital.
March 1862
The battles referred to as the Seven Days were fought during Union General George McClellans Peninsula Campaign, and began June 25, 1862 and ended July 1. There would be six separate battles.
the McClellans
He no longer thought it was practical to approach Richmond via the Shenandoah Valley, and he wanted to try a different route, shipping his army to the Peninsula and marching up the James River.
1862 March 9
March, 9, 1862.
The novel by Victor Hugo was published in 1862.