General Joseph Eggleston Johnston was seriously wounded in the evening of May, 31, 1862 during the Fair Oaks Campaign (also known as the Seven Pine's battle).
Joseph E. Johnston
Joseph E. Johnston
Joseph E. Johnston
During the Peninsula campaign the fighting for Richmond began at Fair Oaks. General Johnston was wounded during his attack on Union forces and was replaced by General Robert E. Lee.
It was Joe E Johnson.
Simply, McLellan trying to move up the Peninsula towards Richmond. It was a stalemate, but the Confederate commander J.E.Johnston was badly wounded here - to be replaced by Lee. The battle was called Fair Oaks, also known as Seven Pines.
The address of the Fair Oaks Library is: 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, 95628 3749
George McClellan
The address of the Fair Oaks History Center And Museum is: 7997 California Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
The phone number of the Fair Oaks Library is: 916-264-2700.
The Battle of Fair Oaks (known also as Seven Pines) was fought May 31 - June 1 of 1862 and was a part of Major General McClellan's failed Peninsular Campaign. The battle was between the Federal Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Virginia under General Joseph E. Johnston. Major General G. W. Smith would take command of the rebels after Johnston was wounded during the afternoon of the 31st. It was considered a draw, but both sides would claim victory. Robert E Lee would take command the evening of June 1st, and the Army of Northern Virginia was born.