Which Union general suffered defeat at Richmond in part because of his hesitation and failure to act?

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Union General George B. McClellan suffered defeat at the Battle of Richmond during the Peninsular Campaign in 1862. His hesitation and reluctance to aggressively pursue Confederate forces contributed to his failure to capitalize on opportunities to capture the city. This indecisiveness ultimately allowed General Robert E. Lee to fortify Richmond and repel McClellan's advances.

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