Question

What did mcclellan believe was the key to ending the civil war? control of south carolina control of richmond, virginia control of the mississippi control of texas?

Answer 1

He kept four divisions of soldiers in reserve and refused to use them to attack Lee's army. McClellan was convinced that Lee was massing reserves for a counterattack, but these preserves did not exist. McClellan is a hesitant, timid, and doubtful. The fundamental problem, then was not the plan, but the planner.