Richmond, VA
Richmond, VirginiaRichmond, Virginia.
Richmond, Virginia was the capital of the Confederate States of America. It is 100 miles from Washington D.C. Montgomery, Alabama was the capital of the Confederate States of America from February 4 until May 29, 1861. The confederate capital moved to Richmond, Virginia in May 1861. The Confederate government moved to Danville, Virginia in 1865 as Richmond fell to the Federal army.
Richmond, VA
The Union capital at Washington and the Confederate capital at Richmond were separated by only about 100 miles, with all of that distance in Virginia. It was natural that most of the battles would be fought in this short area.
There is only one capital in Washington State. Olympia.
it sounds like you may be talking about the 2nd battle of bull run (1862) fought between Robert E Lee and John Pope. Pope was defeated.
Because Richmond was the capitol of the Confederate States of America, where the Confederate leaders were all located. Only miles form Washington DC, capturing the confederate leadership would disrupt all elements of the confederates operations.
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington.
Olympia is the capital city in Washington.
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington.
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington.
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington.