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McClellan commanded Federal troops in Western Virginia at the outbreak of the Civil War. After an initial victory at Rich Mountain and the Union's embarrassing defeat at Manassas, McClellan was given command of the Union Army of the Potomac.

Union General George McClellan

Identifier:
039106
Title:
Union General George McClellan
Date:
ca. 1862
Description:
McClellan commanded Federal troops in Western Virginia at the outbreak of the Civil War. After an initial victory at Rich Mountain and the Union's embarrassing defeat at Manassas, McClellan was given command of the Union Army of the Potomac.
Subjects:
Civil War--Officers.
Personal Names:
McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885.
Corporate Names:
United States. Army--Officers--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Geographic:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView