The United States Army in the Eastern Theater
< to June • July 1862 • to August >
From April 4 to July 23, 1862 there was no commander in chief of the army.
Commanded by Major General Henry Halleck after July 23
Army of the Potomac
(operating in Virginia)
Major General George B. McClellan
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Army of Virginia
Major General John Pope
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Department of Virginia
Major General John Dix ![]()
Middle Department
Major General John E. Wool
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Military Dist. of Washington
Brigadier General James S. Wadsworth
