McClellan's Own Story is a memoir written by George B. McClellan, a Union general during the American Civil War. The book covers McClellan's experiences during the war, including his time as commander of the Army of the Potomac. McClellan provides an in-depth look at the battles he fought in, as well as his interactions with other military leaders and politicians. He also discusses the role of civilians in directing the war effort, including President Abraham Lincoln.The book offers a unique perspective on the Civil War, as it is written by one of its key players. McClellan's Own Story provides insight into the strategies and tactics used by the Union army, as well as the political climate of the time.Overall, McClellan's Own Story is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, as well as those interested in military strategy and leadership.1887. And His Relations to It and to Them. The author�������s account of the Civil War. McClellan, Union general in the American Civil War, graduated from West Point, served with distinction in the Mexican War and later worked on various engineering projects, notably on the survey for a Northern Pacific railroad route across the Cascade Range. Resigning from the army in 1857, he was a railroad official until the outbreak of the Civil War. George McClellan had proven himself to be an efficient organizer with strong personal magnetism. For this reason, and some successes in West Virginia, President Lincoln approved him Major General in the regular army. He was outranked only by General-in-Chief Winfield Scott. He reorganized a disjointed and poorly disciplined army, which gained him the respect and approval of his men. However, his military operations soon became a frustrating series of lost opportunities. He consistently overestimated his opposing forces, and his carefully devised plans were lacking in execution. After the Battle of Antietam, he was ordered to turn over his command to his good friend Ambrose E. Burnside and to go home to New Jersey to await further orders. They never came. He later served as Governor of New Jersey.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.