094 The Civil War: George McClellan Enters the Picture

After the Union's ignoble defeat at Bull Run, President Lincoln
appointed George B. McClellan as the commanding general of what
would become the Army of the Potomac. McClellan is an
controversial character. He resurrected and created the sword of
Lincoln, but the stresses of his position brought forward
personality traits that have sullied his contributions. He was
insubordinate and a procrastinator. He would have a large role to
play in 1862, so stay tuned! 


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