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George McClellan in 1861: A Glimpse of Foibles to Come (part two)
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
Posted in Campaigns, Leadership--Federal
Tagged 3rd Ohio, Buckhannon, Camp Garnett, Col. E. D. Townsend, Fritz Haselberger, George B. McClellan, Irvin McDowell, manassas, Mary Ellen McClellan, McClellan-1861, newton schleich, Rich Mountain, Russell Beatie, Western Virginia, William Rosecrans, Winfield Scott
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George McClellan in 1861: A Glimpse of Foibles to Come (part one)
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
Posted in Campaigns, Leadership--Federal
Tagged Anaconda Plan, Buckhannon, Corrock's Ford, George B. McClellan, Jacob Cox, Kanawha Valley, Lincoln, Mary Ellen McClellan, McClellan-1861, newton schleich, Rich Mountain, Robert L. mcCook, Thomas A. Morris, Western Virginia, William Rosecrans, Winfield Scott
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“The Dreadful Responsibility”: Why George B. McClellan Was the Go-To Guy (part two)
ECW welcomes back Jon-Erik Gilot (part two of two) McClellan arrived in western Virginia on June 22 to take personal command of his troops in the field. Endearing himself to the enlisted men, he issued a circular on June 25 … Continue reading
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Tagged Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Morris, Col. John Pegram, Corrick's Ford, Early War, George B. McClellan, Henry Wise, Jacob Cox, John B. Floyd, Jon-Erik Gilot, Kanawha Valley, Laurel Hill, McClellan-go-to-guy, Rich Mountain, Robert S. Garnett, Russell Beatie, Turning-Points-Series, Western Virginia, William Rosecrans
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“The Dreadful Responsibility”: Why George B. McClellan Was the Go-To Guy (part one)
ECW welcomes back Jon-Erik Gilot (part one of two) I’ve long been fascinated with the early days, weeks, and months of the Civil War. The optimism and unbounded confidence displayed on both sides of the conflict during the spring and … Continue reading
