Why Did McClellan Attack the Peninsula?

160 years ago today, President Abraham Lincoln and General George B. McClellan clashed over questions of grand strategy. How should the Army of the Potomac attack the rebels in the spring of 1862? On February 3, 1862 the two leaders exchange a series of messages outlining their competing visions. The stakes of this debate--and the consequences that followed--will dictate the course of the American Civil War. The Peninsula Campaign is destined to be the largest operation of the entire war, pitting strength against strength in the clash for control over the Confederate capital of Richmond.

Today on Little Wars TV we step back in time to hear from Lincoln and McClellan in their own words, setting the stage for our most ambitious video series to date. How did the Peninsula Campaign originate and why? Join us next month, March 2022, as we embed ourselves with the Army of the Potomac on its march to Richmond. Hit that subscribe button to join us on this incredible journey to the Virginia Peninsula! We'll visit battlefields, talk to historians, explore fascinating stories of heroism (and incompetence), and yes...of course, we'll refight epic battles on the tabletop along the way! This is a wargaming channel, isn't it?