George B. McClellan

George Brinton McClellan (December 3, 1826 – October 29, 1885) was a Major General of the Union Army during the American Civil War. He played an important role in raising a well trained and organized army for the Union, but his leadership skills in battle were questioned, and he was accused of being incompetent and overly cautious. While skilled in organization, he did not seem to have the decisive drive of Lee, Grant, or Sherman, who were willing to risk a major battle even when all preparations were not perfect. He also seemed never to grasp that he needed to maintain the trust of President Abraham Lincoln, but instead proved to be frustratingly insubordinate to his Commander in Chief.

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December 3 - 1826 - October 29 - 1885 - Major General - Union Army - American Civil War - Union - Lee - Grant - Sherman - Abraham Lincoln

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He should not be confused with the 1960s Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police whose name was also George Brinton McClellan.

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1960s - Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police - George Brinton McClellan

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