Two Perspectives on General George B. McClellan

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This 9 page paper discusses two books about Union General George McClellan: “Ordeal by Fire” by James McPherson; and “George B. McClellan and Civil War History: In the Shadow of Grant and Sherman” by Thomas Rowland. It describes the authors’ arguments, their sources; and argues that while both books are very fine, McPherson’s explanation of McClellan’s behavior makes more sense than Rowland’s. Bibliography lists 2 sources.