Episode 2 of 2

McClellan Succession

When: 1 November 1861 – 11 March 1862
Where: Washington, D.C.
Part of: Winfield Scott resigns as Commander of the United States Army

George B. McClellan became general-in-chief of all Union armies on November 1, 1861, following Scott's retirement.

On November 1, 1861, Winfield Scott retired and McClellan became general-in-chief of all the Union armies. McClellan served in this capacity until March 11, 1862, when Lincoln removed him from the general-in-chief role.

Sources

George B. McClellan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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