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.
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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.
Lee’s Movements are Offensive
Federal signalmen from the Army of the Potomac report that Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia is mobilizing to possibly attack.
Chattanooga: Federal Reinforcements Move West
Federal troops from the Army of the Potomac begin heading west in a remarkable display of logistics, while the Federal high command looks to possibly change the command structure in the Army of the Cumberland.