Description

Book Synopsis

With Washington''s proximity to the Confederate capital of Richmond, Union military operations in the first two years of the Civil War focused mainly on the Eastern Theater, where General McClellan commanded the Army of the Potomac.

McClellan''s On to Richmond battle cry dominated strategic thinking in the high command. When he failed and was sacked by President Lincoln, a coterie of senior officers sought his return.

This re-examination of the high command and McClellan''s war in the East provides a broader understanding of the Union''s inability to achieve victory in the first two years, and takes the debate about the Union''s leadership into new areas.

McClellan and the Union High Command 18611863

    Product form

    £20.89

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £21.99 – you save £1.10 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Wed 5 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback by Jeffrey W. Green

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of McClellan and the Union High Command 18611863 by Jeffrey W. Green

      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/13/2017 12:03:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476665733, 978-1476665733
      ISBN10: 1476665737

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      With Washington''s proximity to the Confederate capital of Richmond, Union military operations in the first two years of the Civil War focused mainly on the Eastern Theater, where General McClellan commanded the Army of the Potomac.

      McClellan''s On to Richmond battle cry dominated strategic thinking in the high command. When he failed and was sacked by President Lincoln, a coterie of senior officers sought his return.

      This re-examination of the high command and McClellan''s war in the East provides a broader understanding of the Union''s inability to achieve victory in the first two years, and takes the debate about the Union''s leadership into new areas.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account