May 31, 1862 – Confederates attacked the Federals on the south side of the Chickahominy River, but poor coordination prevented them from accomplishing their main
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Johnston Plans to Attack
May 30, 1862 – Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston received vital intelligence that prompted him to plan an attack on the Federals isolated south of
The Peninsula Campaign: Eltham’s Landing
May 6, 1862 – The Confederates continued falling back, with a detachment trying to bide time by challenging a Federal troop landing at the mouth