165 YEARS AGO: Federal forces converge on an isolated Confederate unit at Leesburg, a Virginia town up the Potomac River from Washington. However, confusion over troop positions leads to conflicting orders that cause Federal confusion.
Tag: George B. McClellan
All the World is Laughing
165 YEARS AGO: Federals advance on Munson’s Hill, a few miles southwest of Washington, and make an embarrassing discovery. Meanwhile, the Confederate commander faces criticism from his superiors.
I Presume War is Declared
165 YEARS AGO: The growing tension between George B. McClellan and Winfield Scott results in a harsh exchange after a conference on military strategy.
I Am Here in a Terrible Place
165 YEARS AGO: George B. McClellan continues organizing his new Army of the Potomac and continues feuding with Winfield Scott.
General Scott is the Great Obstacle
165 YEARS AGO: George B. McClellan develops a Federal war strategy while complaining that Winfield Scott is standing in his way.
Admirable Self-Denial
165 YEARS AGO TODAY: The young, promising General George B. McClellan takes command of the demoralized Federal forces that had been defeated at Bull Run.