Was george mcclellan a good general
George mcclellan accomplishments.
| George B. McClellan | |
|---|---|
| Born | George Brinton McClellan Dec. 3, 1826 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | Oct.George mcclellan role in the civil war29, 1885 (at age 58) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Rank | Major General (1846–1857, 1861–1864) |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War Battle of Rich Mountain Peninsula Campaign Seven Days Battles Maryland Campaign Battle of Antietam |
George B.
McClellan (1826-1885) was an American soldier and politician, best known for his service in the American Civil War, where he was a major general in the Union Army. He was very popular with his men, despite having a number of serious shortcomings as a commander.
In particular, he was often slow to commit his forces even when numbers were in their favor. McClellan ran for the Presidency of the United States in 1864 but was badly beaten by Abraham Lincoln, the incumbent.
Early Life
A son of Philadelphia and one of five children, McClellan was born into a medical family
