The first of what would be a series of battles takes place on the Virginia Peninsula as George B. McClellan’s Federals try to capture a valuable position in front of the Confederate defenses.
Tag: Army of Northern Virginia
Battle Looms on the Peninsula
Robert E. Lee issues orders for a Confederate attack on George B. McClellan’s Federals outside Richmond, but McClellan plans an attack of his own.
Putting Men in Motion in Virginia
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s Confederates head east to reinforce Robert E. Lee on the Virginia Peninsula, while George B. McClellan continues fuming about his superiors in Washington.
Stuart’s Daring Ride Around McClellan
J.E.B. “Jeb” Stuart makes a name for himself by conducting a daring reconnaissance mission all the way around George B. McClellan’s Federal Army of the Potomac.
In Perfect Readiness to Move Forward
George B. McClellan reports that he will soon be ready to resume his advance on the Virginia Peninsula, but complications soon arise that cause him to hesitate once more.
The Battle of Seven Pines: Day Two
Fighting resumes on the Virginia Peninsula, after the Federals had strengthened their defenses and the Confederates had a new army commander.