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George McClellan in 1861: A Glimpse of Foibles to Come (part two)

Posted on December 21, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

We are pleased to welcome back guest author Jon-Erik Gilot (part two of two) Yesterday, I outlined some of the ways that George McClellan’s early war actions in western Virginia foreshadowed some of the problems that would become some of … Continue reading →

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George McClellan in 1861: A Glimpse of Foibles to Come (part one)

Posted on December 20, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

ECW is pleased to welcome back guest author Jon-Erik Gilot. (part one of two) More than his battlefield prowess or organizational abilities, George McClellan is remembered for his less-than-desirable traits—quarreling with subordinates and superiors; micromanaging affairs; uncertain decision making; hesitant … Continue reading →

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“A Tremendous Little Man” – Newton Schleich in the Civil War

Posted on August 30, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes back guest author Jon-Erik Gilot Generally speaking, political generals during the Civil War were a mixed bag. Some would thrive in the military hierarchy while others could make life hard on their superiors as well as … Continue reading →

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