Excerpt from General McClellan
The accomplished author of this volume com pleted the work, with the exception of the preface and index, in December last. In the following Feb ruary the reading of the proof was interrupted.by an illness, terminating in his untimely death on the l6th of that month, so that the labor of proof reading de volved upon his friend and assistant professor, Cap tain Cornelis De W. Willcox, of the Artillery Corps. Dr. Otto Plate, librarian of the Academy, prepared the elaborate index, and, under the supervision of Pro fessor Michie, the maps were made by First Lieu tenant William Ruthven Smith, of the Artillery Corps, an instructor in the Department of Philosophy.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed biography of General George B. McClellan, a pivotal figure in the American Civil War. The author delves into McClellan's life, from his upbringing and West Point education to his service in the Mexican-American War and his eventual rise to prominence as the commander of the Army of the Potomac. Through captivating storytelling and historical analysis, the author provides insightful perspectives on McClellan's military strategies, his relationship with President Lincoln, and the complex dynamics that shaped the course of the war. The book explores the challenges and triumphs of McClellan's leadership, shedding light on his strengths and weaknesses as a commander and his enduring impact on American history. By exploring McClellan's life and military career, the book provides a rich understanding of the Civil War era and the strategic complexities of leading an army in a time of national crisis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330946596_0
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