26 juill. 1861 - George B. McClellan appointed Commander of the Army of the Potomac
Description:
On July 26, George B. McClellan replaces Irvin McDowell as Commander of the Union Army. McClellan had been very succesful during the Western Virginia Operations, and success was just what the Union needed after the defeat of Bull Run. McClellan spent the entire summer shaping up the Union Army and boosting the morale.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
26 juill. 1861
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 164 ans