Variation On The "Top" Question

[MikeyB]

I'm sure its been done to death, so let me give my variant.
If the topic was: Top 5 Union Generals who commanded at least at the army level.

Two questions for your consideration:
1) Would Sherman/Grant/Thomas be almost universally agreed upon as being on the list?
2) Does McClellan make this list?

Look forward to reading any responses!
Mike

 

[wbull1]

Grant, Sherman, and Thomas of course. Sheridan too. Requiring command of an army eliminates John Reynolds and Joshua Chamberlain. Winfield Scott and George McClellan tie for fifth.

 

[Hussar Yeomanry]

Grant, Sherman, Thomas, Meade. Then it becomes more difficult.

Definitely not Sheridan.

McClellan is under rated but I am not sure he quite makes fifth spot however without more thought I can't think of anyone better... Now if it had been the Winfield Scott of old then I would have gladly voted for him. It wasn't so not him either. Rosecrans? He had his moments but was darned inconsistent. Therefore McClellan by default I guess.