George B. McClellan reports that he will soon be ready to resume his advance on the Virginia Peninsula, but complications soon arise that cause him to hesitate once more.
Tag: Robert E. Lee
The Battle of Seven Pines: Day Two
Fighting resumes on the Virginia Peninsula, after the Federals had strengthened their defenses and the Confederates had a new army commander.
The Battle of Seven Pines
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.
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.
Conflicting Orders in the Shenandoah Valley
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and Richard Ewell struggle with conflicting orders while trying to join forces to attack Federal forces in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
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.