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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_BGeorge B. McClellan - Wikipedia

    George Brinton McClellan (December 3, 1826 – October 29, 1885) was an American military officer and politician who served as the 24th governor of New Jersey and as Commanding General of the United States Army from November 1861 to March 1862. He was also an engineer, and was chief engineer and vice president of the Illinois Central Railroad ...

  2. www.history.com › george-b-mcclellanGeorge McClellan - Biography, Civil War & Importance | HISTORY

    Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about George McClellan, a U.S. Army engineer, railroad president and politician who served as a major general during the Civil War. Find out how he clashed with Lincoln, fought Lee and ran for president.

  3. encyclopediavirginia.org › entries › mcclellanGeorge B. McClellan (1826–1885) - Encyclopedia Virginia

    Dec 22, 2021 · A biography of George B. McClellan, a major general in the Union army during the American Civil War. Learn about his early life, military career, political ambitions, and controversies with Lincoln.

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  5. www.britannica.com › biography › George-B-McClellanGeorge B. McClellan | Union General, Civil War Hero | Britannica

    May 2, 2024 · George B. McClellan (born December 3, 1826, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died October 29, 1885, Orange, New Jersey) was a general who skillfully reorganized Union forces in the first year of the American Civil War (1861–65) but drew wide criticism for repeatedly failing to press his advantage over Confederate troops.

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    Jan 12, 2024 · Major General George Brinton McClellan, General-in-Chief of all U.S. armies from November 1, 1861 to March 11, 1862, also commanded the Army of the Potomac from July 25, 1861 to November 5, 1862, and was the Democratic Party's candidate in the presidential election of 1864. Major General George Brinton McClellan served as General-in-Chief of ...

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  8. www.thenmusa.org › biographies › george-b-mcclellanGeorge B. McClellan - National Museum of the United States Army

    Feb 3, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, a controversial Civil War general who commanded the Army of the Potomac and clashed with Lincoln. Explore his achievements, battles, controversies, and legacy in this biography.

  9. www.nps.gov › learn › historycultureGeorge B. McClellan - Antietam National Battlefield (U.S ...

    George B. McClellan was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 3, 1826. He was the third of five children born to Dr. George and Elizabeth (Brinton) McClellan. His family moved within the upper ranks of Philadelphia society. Young George entered school at the age of 5. He attended private schools and a prep school before entering the ...

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