In this episode I examine the life of George B. McClellan from his birth to his appointment to the post of general in charge of the army around Washington. I look at how he restored discipline, how he worked to make good defenses for the capital, and how he built up and trained his army. I look as well at some of his most colorful officers. I look at his overestimate of enemy troops thanks to Allen Pinkerton and finally I look at the hatred between him and General Winfield Scott.