Civil War 150th anniversary: Fighting in the streets of Springfield breaks out during the Lincoln vs. McClellan election of 1864 ...

After McClellan, Lincoln moved decisively through other leaders of the Army of the Potomac, appointing and then sacking Ambrose Burnside and Joseph Hooker before settling on George Meade.

‘Lincoln vs. Davis,’ a lively history of the Civil War’s chief figures Nigel Hamilton illuminates the conflict through a joint examination of its commanders.

Until his choice to allow Lee to invade the North—one historian argues—Davis outfoxed the indecisive occupant of the White House.

John Waugh spoke about the complex relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and General George McClellan from the early days of the Civil War when the president ...

Republican President Abraham Lincoln defeated Democrat challenger Union Gen. George McLellan in the bitterly contested presidential election on this day in history, Nov. 8, 1864.

The Athletic has live coverage of Alabama vs. Michigan in College Football Playoff at the Rose Bowl. Barring a setback, a key component of Alabama ’s offense will return for the Rose Bowl on Jan ...

In my reading of a biography of Lincoln, I recently came across a little-known fact that is relevant today. In 1864, Lincoln was faced with a tough reelection campaign against George McClellan.

(McClellan had a habit of making the commander in chief come to him, which Lincoln tolerated but also noted as a sign of the officer’s arrogance.) In this portrait, McClellan, diminutive and in a ...

Until his choice to allow Lee to invade the North—one historian argues—Davis outfoxed the indecisive occupant of the White House.