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Where was the Battle of Seven Pines?
The Battle of Seven Pines occurred about six miles of Richmond, Virginia. The battle was significant in many ways in that Confederate general Johnston was wounded there and Jefferson Davis appointed Robert E. Lee to take command of the Army of Northern Virginia.
Did General Lee take command of the northern Virginia army after General Johnston was wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines?
Yes. Joe Johnston was badly wounded and hospitalised for months. It would not have been enough just to hand over to the second-in-command. It needed a new appointment.
When did Battle of Seven Pines happen?
Battle of Seven Pines happened on 1862-05-31.
What are facts about the Seven Day battle?
Gen. Joe Johnston was wounded and command was given to R.E. Lee.
Who was the final commanding general of the south during the civil war?
Robert E. Lee takes command of the Army of Northern Virginia on June 1,1862 after General Joseph E. Johnston, the first Confederate Commander is wounded at The Battle of Seven Pines. I
What was the outcome of the US Civil War Battle of Seven Pines?
It is important to note the Battle of Seven Pines was part of General George B. McClellan's Peninsula campaign. He could make no progress with the Confederate army under the command of General Robert E. Lee. Seven Pines was just one of the many battles the Union fought on the peninsula on the way to Richmond. The Union plan failed and McClellan was eventually recalled to Washington DC.
Was Stonewall Jackson killed at the battle of seven pines?
No, Seven Pines was where General Joseph E. Johnston was badly wounded and out of the fight for many months, to be replaced by Robert E. Lee. Stonewall was killed at Chancellorsville, possibly assassinated, in an incident of which there are so many versions that it can sound suspicious.
Who replaced Albert Sydney Johnston as commander of the army of northern Virginia?
Actually Albert S. Johnston never commanded the Army of Northern Virginia. He was in the western theatre of the war, commanding the Confederate Army of the Mississippi. Joseph E. Johnstonbriefly had command of the Army of Northern Virginia until he was wounded at the battle of Seven Pines on May 31, 1862. This Johnston was then replaced by Robert E. Lee, on June 1, 1862.
Why was General Robert E. Lee asked to replace General Joseph A. Johnston in the midst of the Peninsula campaign in 1862?
Confederate General Johnston was badly wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines. Aside from that, Lee was the better General. Johnston gave up ground when he did not have to, and he did not work and play well with others.
Why was the Battle of Seven Pines important?
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Who was the better general Robert E Lee or Joseph E Johnston?
General Joseph Johnston was a better defense minded general (as was the genius Longstreet) and thus better suited for that war. Unfortunately, Johnston was not liked by President Davis. However, he and Lee were admired greatly by their men. Both were excellent logisticians. Johnston was more of a believer in a defensive war, while Lee gets the nod on offensive strategy. While in command of the Confederate army in Virginia, Johnston was wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines in May 1862. Lee was promoted into Johnston's position of command while Johnston was in recovery, so we'll never really know. Johnston may very well have finished the war stronger than Lee.
The battle of fair oaks?
Also called Seven Pines, in the Peninsula campaign in May '62. This was where Joseph E. Johnston was badly wounded and out of the fight for many months - to be replaced by Robert E. Lee.
