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How Did George Mcclellan Improved

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Over the summer and fall George B. McClellan built up his army.McClellan was appointed commander of the Military Division of the Potomac the force that was responsible with protecting Washington., McClellan Combined 20 of the military units in Virginia that were a part of his department to form the Army of the Potomac with him has it's head. McClellan greatly improved this army, he brought great organization to this army and also greatly improved the morale of his men. To defend Washington he organized/built a almost impregnable defense consisting of 48 forts and strong points, with 480 guns manned by 7,200 artillerists. With this he didn't have to worry about Washington's defense as much.

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