George Brinton McClellan (December 3, 1826 – October 29, 1885) was an American military officer, politician, and engineer who served as the 24th governor of New Jersey from 1878 to 1881 and as …

Mar 6, 2026 · George B. McClellan 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 …

Nov 9, 2009 · George McClellan was a U.S. Army engineer, railroad president and politician who served as a major general during the Civil War. McClellan was well liked by his men, but his reticence to...

George Brinton McClellan is often remembered as the great organizer of the Union Army of the Potomac. Nicknamed "Young Napoleon," "Little Mac" was immensely popular with the men who …

Feb 3, 2021 · Thousands of generals served in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War, but few provoke controversy like Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan. A career Army officer and later a politician, …

In 1864, McClellan was nominated for President by the Democratic Party but lost the election. He did serve as governor of New Jersey from 1878-1881. On October 29, 1885, George Brinton McClellan …

Feb 27, 2025 · Major General George Brinton McClellan served as General-in-Chief of all U.S. armies from November 1, 1861, to March 11, 1862. He also commanded the Army of the Potomac from July …

George Brinton McClellan was born in Philadelphia on December 3, 1826. He was a University of Pennsylvania student and West Point engineer graduate. McClellan served in the Mexican-American …

Dec 22, 2021 · George B. McClellan was a major general in the Union army during the American Civil War (1861–1865). Styled the “Young Napoleon” by the press, his battlefield successes and failures …

The latter died in July, and McClellan died on October 29, 1885. While serving as Governor of New Jersey, the General, from 1877 to 1880, made his home in Trenton, particularly when the Legislature …