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When did McClellan serve as Commanding General of the U.S. Army?

  • November 1861 to March 1862

  • January 1860 to December 1861

  • April 1862 to July 1863

  • May 1863 to November 1864

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McClellan served as Commanding General of the U.S. Army from November 1861 to March 1862. During his tenure, he reorganized and trained the Union Army, preparing it for the upcoming battles of the Civil War. However, his cautious approach and reluctance to engage the enemy led to his removal from command.
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