McClellan's Plan

McClellan’s Plan was a strategy proposed during the American Civil War aimed at ending the conflict efficiently. It involved a careful, systematic approach—assembling well-trained Union armies and employing coordinated attacks to advance into enemy territory gradually. The plan emphasized avoiding prolonged battles that could drain resources and morale, favoring swift, decisive moves to weaken the Confederacy’s ability to continue fighting. Ultimately, it sought a strategic balance of patience and offense to bring about Union victory while minimizing casualties and maintaining public support.