Robert E. Lee’s Confederates attack the Federal army once more, this time hoping to chase down the withdrawing enemy and destroying them before they reach the safety of the James River.
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The Seven Days’ Battles: McClellan’s Withdrawal
The quietest day of the Seven Days’ Battles takes place, as George B. McClellan sends a shocking telegram to his superiors at Washington blaming them for perceived failures.
The Seven Days’ Battles: Gaines’s Mill
Robert E. Lee launches another attack on the Federal right flank outside Richmond, which forces George B. McClellan to begin planning to withdraw southward to the James River.
You Better Break the Enemies’ Line
Abraham Lincoln questions not only George B. McClellan’s strategy and tactics, but also his math after McClellan opts to lay siege to Yorktown rather than attack head-on.
The Most Infamous Thing That History Has Recorded
George B. McClellan begins the Federal advance up the Virginia Peninsula but becomes outraged when part of his army is held back from joining him.
The Peninsula Campaign: Confederate Response
As the Federal Army of the Potomac heads for the Virginia Peninsula, Confederates scramble to determine their landing point.