Civil War Journal — Season 1, Episode 4: McClellan's Way

Episode synopsis

The rise and fall of Union Gen. George McClellan, and how his repeated clashes with Abraham Lincoln doomed his leadership of the Union Army.

About Civil War Journal

Documentary series exploring the people, technology and battles behind the war between the states.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1John Brown's War
• E2Stonewall Jackson
• E3Destiny at Ft. Sumter
• E5The 54th Massachusetts
• E6The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby
• E7Alexander Gardner: War Photographer
• E8The Battle of 1st Bull Run
• E9Pickett's Charge
• E10Banners of Glory
• E11West Point Classmates
• E12The USS Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia
• E13Days of Darkness: Gettysburg Civilians