Confederate commanders look to take back a key point on the North Carolina coast to better feed their armies over the winter.
Tag: W.H.C. Whiting
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 Eltham’s Landing Engagement
The Confederates continue falling back on the Virginia Peninsula, as a detachment tries to bide time by challenging a Federal troop landing at the mouth of the York River.