A set of Lee's orders that a Confederate officer had accidentally dropped in the field. They showed that Lee's divisions were widely separated, and that McClellan could destroy them piecemeal.
George McClellan
George McClellan
Major General George Brinton McClellan.
Two significant mistakes made by General George McClellan during the Battle of Antietam were his hesitation to commit reserves and his failure to exploit opportunities. After gaining the upper hand on the battlefield, McClellan delayed sending reinforcements to capitalize on the initial successes, allowing Confederate General Robert E. Lee to regroup. Additionally, McClellan's cautious approach led him to underestimate Lee's forces, ultimately resulting in a missed opportunity for a decisive victory.
The Union Army of the Potomac commanded by Major General George B. McClellan won the battle along Antietam Creek.
General McClellan found General Lee's battle plan.
George McClellan
A set of Lee's orders that had been dropped in the field and shown to McClellan. They revealed that Lee's divisions were widely separated, and vulnerable.
The commander of the Unions Army of the Potomac at Antietam was Major General George B. McClellan.
George B. McClellan
George McClellan
George McClellan
George McClellan
George McClellan
George Brinton McClellan.
George McClellan (Union)
Robert E. Lee, AND George McClellan