Confederates attack the Federals on the south side of the Chickahominy River on Virginia’s Peninsula, but poor coordination prevents them from accomplishing their main goal of destroying the enemy.
Tag: George B. McClellan
The Puny Efforts of Martial Men
Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston receives vital intelligence that prompts him to plan an attack on the Virginia Peninsula, but a terrible storm threatens to undermine his efforts.
The Hanover Court House Engagement
A small engagement on the Virginia Peninsula secures George B. McClellan’s right flank and increases the Federal threat to Richmond.
A Scare Will Do Them Good
Confederate victories in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley prevent Federal reinforcements from reaching George B. McClellan’s Army of the Potomac. This leaves McClellan vulnerable on the Peninsula.
Damned Forever by God and Men
As the Federal Army of the Potomac continues inching toward Richmond, Abraham Lincoln conditionally approves George B. McClellan’s request for reinforcements.
Richmond Must Not Be Given Up
Panic begins spreading throughout the Confederate capital of Richmond as George B. McClellan’s Federal army is now just 22 miles away and still advancing up the Virginia Peninsula.