Which of the following statements about George B. McClellan is FALSE?
A. He served briefly as chief of staff but returned to the field in March 1862.
B. He was eventually replaced by General Henry W. Halleck.
C. He proved too cautious and slow to act for what Lincoln wanted to accomplish.
D. He originally served as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia.
E. He was commander of Union forces in the East before briefly becoming Lincoln's chief of staff.
Answer: D
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