Who led to the successful protection of Richmond from McClellan?

The successful protection of Richmond from Union General George McClellan during the Peninsula Campaign in 1862 was primarily led by Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Lee's strategic military maneuvers, including the use of well-coordinated defensive positions and aggressive counterattacks, ultimately forced McClellan to withdraw. Additionally, the Confederate forces were bolstered by reinforcements and the tactical leadership of generals like Stonewall Jackson, who engaged Union forces in the Valley Campaign, diverting attention away from Richmond.