George G. Meade’s Federal Army of the Potomac begins mobilizing to cross the Rappahannock River and face Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
Tag: Army of Northern Virginia
Weighing Options in Northern Virginia
George G. Meade attends a meeting at Washington to discuss what, if anything, could be done to confront Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
The Buckland Races
A lopsided cavalry engagement near Buckland Mills marks the end of the 11-day Bristoe campaign.
The Northern Virginia Campaign Ends
George G. Meade’s Federal Army of the Potomac continues its withdrawal, preventing Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia from turning its right flank and rear.
The Bristoe Station Engagement
Parts of Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and George G. Meade’s Federal Army of the Potomac clash as Lee tries flanking Meade in northern Virginia.
Lee Attempts Another Flanking Maneuver
Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia attempts another flanking maneuver after George G. Meade’s Federals fall back.