George B. McClellan’s Federal Army of the Potomac is finally back in Virginia, but McClellan continues to rail against the Lincoln administration’s perceived unwillingness to give him what he needs to succeed.
Tag: Army of Northern Virginia
It Was Audacious and Brilliant
“Jeb” Stuart’s Confederate cavalry makes a second uncontested ride around George B. McClellan’s Federal Army of the Potomac.
The Army of Northern Virginia Regroups
Robert E. Lee reorganizes his battered Confederate army, in which many men lack the necessary food, clothing, and shelter.
Setting an Example and a Warning
George B. McClellan seeks more approval from Washington and condemns the Emancipation Proclamation, while Abraham Lincoln addresses reports of disloyalty within the army.
Claiming Complete Victory
Robert E. Lee’s Confederates withdraw from Maryland as George B. McClellan proclaims a complete Federal victory in the Maryland campaign.
The Maryland Campaign Ends
Robert E. Lee’s Confederates make a final stand against George B. McClellan’s Federal army before Lee decides to withdraw from Maryland and return to Virginia.