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Which battle turned into a Union defeat under McClellan?

  • Seven Days Battles

  • Battle of Gettysburg

  • Battle of Shiloh

  • Battle of Vicksburg

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The Seven Days Battles resulted in a Union defeat under General George McClellan. The series of six battles, fought in June and July 1862, aimed to capture Richmond, the Confederate capital. However, McClellan's cautious approach and tactical errors allowed Confederate General Robert E. Lee to outmaneuver him, forcing the Union army to retreat.
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