[PDF] General Mcclellan With Illustrations And Maps eBook

Author : Stephen W. Sears
Publisher : Stan Clark Military Books
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 38,45 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780899192642

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Neither an indictment nor an apologia, this biography draws entirely on primary sources to create a splendid, incisive portrait of this contradictory Union general. 27 illustrations. 5 maps.

Author : George Brinton McClellan
Publisher :
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 19,36 MB
Release : 1886
Category : United States
ISBN :

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This book is about the war for the Union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and McClellan's relations to it and them. It includes a biographical sketch of G.B. McClellan and a portrait.

Author : Stephen W. Sears
Publisher : HMH
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 39,81 MB
Release : 1989-02-27
Category : History
ISBN : 0547971176

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From the author of Gettysburg: A “valuable” collection of the letters of this controversial Civil War general (James M. McPherson, The New York Review of Books). No one played as many major roles during the Civil War as Gen. George B. McClellan, nor did any other figure write such candid letters about himself, his motivations, and his intentions. For Civil War buffs, this collection is a gold mine, revealing nuggets of fresh information on military operations and political machinations, from the battle of Antietam through McClellan’s 1864 race for the presidency—as well as the uninhibited correspondence McClellan wrote to his wife—selected and introduced by the prize-winning author Stephen W. Sears, “a first-class writer and splendid historian” (The Wall Street Journal). “A treasure-trove . . . Nothing of importance concerning [McClellan’s] military strategies and tactics or the politics, policies, and issues of the war has been omitted. Sears has edited the collection with consummate economy and skill, and his introductory essays to the book’s eleven sections weave the disparate facts of McClellan’s wartime experience together.” —Library Journal “The letters are most valuable as a revelation of McClellan’s personality, which lay at the root of his military failure. They make clear that his initial success and fame went to his head.” —James M. McPherson, The New York Review of Books “Introduced with insightful essays . . . [McClellan] emerges as the Captain Queeg of the Civil War.” —Harold Holzer, Chicago Tribune

Author : Edward H. Bonekemper, III
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 19,6 MB
Release : 2015-06-14
Category : History
ISBN : 147660682X

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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--including Confederate commander Robert E. Lee. Promoting his own ideas and career regardless of the consequences, McClellan eventually became a thorn in the side of President Lincoln. Removed from command on November 5, 1862, McClellan left a legacy of excessive caution that continued to affect the Army of the Potomac. From West Point to Antietam, this volume examines McClellan's army career and especially how his decisions affected the course of the Civil War. Union actions are examined in detail with special emphasis on the roles McClellan played--or did not play. Excerpts from McClellan's orders and correspondence provide a contemporary picture and motives for his actions. An appendix examines the treatment given McClellan by various historians.

Author : George McClellan
Publisher :
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 42,97 MB
Release : 2020-03-24
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The true story of a great American and influential general from the Civil War First published in 1886, this remarkable story of General George B. McClellan was posthumously published by his wife, Ellen M. McClellan. The original full title is McClellan's Own Story: The War for the Union - The Soldiers Who Fought It - The Civilians Who Directed It - And His Relationship To It And To Them. This spectacular reprint includes the biographical sketch of George McClellan by W.C. Prime, LL.D., and numerous digitally remastered illustrations from a pristine source. Historians and Civil War enthusiasts will enjoy this candid autobiography that tells McClellan's Civil War story from his point of view and includes numerous private letters and communications about battles, fellow generals, and President Abraham Lincoln. Remastered with the original period font and a new cover design fit for display in the finest reading rooms. Born in Philadelphia and destined to become the governor of New Jersey, George B. McClellan is known as one of the most significant Union generals early in the American Civil War. He played an important role in raising the Army of the Potomac and served as general in chief of the Union army for a brief period. He was removed from command in 1862 and went on to a successful career in politics and writing. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Causes of the war, principles of The Union, states rights and secession Chapter 2: Beginning of the war in the West, apathy at Washington, McClellan called to Washington Chapter 3: Private letters from General McClellan to his wife, June 21 to July 21, 1861 Chapter 4: Arrival at Washington, Reception by General Scott and the President, state of the army Chapter 5: Private letters from July 27 to September 30, 1861 Chapter 6: The defense of Washington, growth of an army, memorandum to the President Chapter 7: Details of the creation of The Army of the Potomac Chapter 8: Various generals, scenes in his command Chapter 9: Conspiracy of the politicians, interview at the President's office, the President's military orders Chapter 10: Private letters, Oct. 1, 1896 to March 12, 1892 Chapter 11: Events in and around Washington, Ball's Bluff, Harper's Ferry Chapter 12: McClellan succeeds Scott in command of all the armies, Halleck and Grant Chapter 13: Evacuation of Manassas, McClellan removed from chief command, plan of advance on Richmond Chapter 14: Letters and despatches relating to subjects treated in the foregoing and following chapters Chapter 15: The Peninsular campaign, landing at Fortress Monroe Chapter 16: Effects of reduction of the army, siege of Yorktown Chapter 17: Letters and despatches Chapter 18: Private letters April 1 to May 5, 1862 Chapter 19: Confederate retreat, pursuit towards Williamsburg Chapter 20: Advance from Williamsburg, plan of the campaign, movements on this line Chapter 21: Private letters May 6 to May 18, 1861 Chapter 22: White House, bridges, neglect at Washington, McDowell's retention useless Chapter 23: Operations on the Chickahominy, Battle of Fair Oaks Chapter 24: Private letters May 20 to June 26, 1862 Chapter 25: Beginnings of the Seven Days, Battle of Gaines's Mill Chapter 26: Seven Days' battles, Savage's Station, Malvern Hill Chapter 27: Private letters June 26 to August 23, 1862 Chapter 28: Letters to General Halleck and General Burnside, Secretary Stanton And more...