General George B. McClellan was a great organizer and manager of people and his troops loved him. He was also a great military strategist. Unfortunately he did not like to fight unless he believed he had a distinct troop advantage. like to fight but he set up the defenses around Washington D.C. which discouraged any Southern attacks.
George McClellan
The Battle of Antietam, an important battle of the Civiil War, was fought by the Army of the Potomac, part of the Union Army, under the command of General George McClellan, and Confederate forces under the command of General Robert E. Lee on September 17, 1862.
Lincoln was disappointed that General George B. McClellan had allowed Confederate general Lee to escape after the Battle of Antietam. The result of Lincoln's disappointment was the replacement of McClellan by General Burnside.
The Union Army of the Potomac commanded by Major General George B. McClellan won the battle along Antietam Creek.
George McClellan
because he "won" the battle of Antietam
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George McClellan
George McClellan
George McClellan (Union)
The commander of the Unions Army of the Potomac at Antietam was Major General George B. McClellan.
Robert E. Lee, AND George McClellan
George Brinton McClellan.
Major General George B. McClellan was commanding the Federal Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Antietam.
Major General George B. McClellan.
The Battle of Antietam, an important battle of the Civiil War, was fought by the Army of the Potomac, part of the Union Army, under the command of General George McClellan, and Confederate forces under the command of General Robert E. Lee on September 17, 1862.
Lincoln was disappointed that General George B. McClellan had allowed Confederate general Lee to escape after the Battle of Antietam. The result of Lincoln's disappointment was the replacement of McClellan by General Burnside.