George McClellan served briefly as the general-in-chief of the Union army. Though popular with his soldiers. differences with his superiors and poor battlefield performance led to McClellan's ...

The authors do an excellent job presenting new original research on the "Lost Orders," offering disagreements with earlier historians, while clarifying some obscure questions – such as the correct ...

Alexander Gardner / Library of Congress On November 1, George B. McClellan assumed the role of general in chief of the Union armies, a post voluntarily vacated by the ailing 75-year-old Lt.

Lee defend Richmond against George B. McClellan in 1862 ... Some historians have asserted that General Lee also cried out for the fearless Hill in his last moments, saying, "Tell Hill he must ...

Award winning author George Rable concentrates ... and ultimately led to the general’s removal. Rather’s focus is not on events on the battlefield, but rather on seeking an explanation as to why ...