Most of the Federal Army of the Potomac enters Maryland, Joseph Hooker asks to take command of the garrisons in the Shenandoah, and the Confederate invasion of Pennsylvania spreads panic.
Tag: Pennsylvania Campaign
The War Leaves Virginia
The last troops of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia cross the Potomac River into Maryland, while the first troops of the Federal Army of the Potomac begin crossing as well.
Federals Are Poised to Cross the Potomac
Joseph Hooker pinpoints the location of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia as it moves through Maryland and Pennsylvania, and issues orders for his Federal army to cross the Potomac in pursuit.
Jeb Stuart’s Fateful Raid
Jeb Stuart and his Confederate cavalry plan to atone for their near-defeat at Brandy Station, but they disrupt Robert E. Lee’s northern invasion in the process.
Confederates Invade Pennsylvania
Citizens panic as Confederates start entering Pennsylvania. Robert E. Lee issues stern orders against looting civilian property, Joseph Hooker develops a secret strategy for dealing with the Confederate invasion, and the Confederate cavalry prepares to ride around the Federal army.
Hooker Probes Near the Shenandoah
Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia continues crossing the Potomac River, as Joseph Hooker is frustrated with his superiors in Washington and his Federal cavalry try uncovering Lee’s plan.