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In the early spring of 1862 Union General George McClellan landed the Army of the Potomac on the York-James Peninsula.His plan was to move up the peninsula and capture Richmond(the Capitol of the Confederacy). Over the next few months he was able to push the Confederate forces under the command of General Joseph Johnston back to within less than 5 miles(at some points) of Richmond. On May 31 and June1 the battles of Fair Oaks and Seven Pines were fought during which Johnston was seriously wounded. On June 1 General Robert E. Lee was appointed to take command of the Confederate forces. On June 25 Lee's Army of Northern Virginia began an aggressive counter-attack which in the space of "Seven Days" would undo what took McClellan several months to do. The last battle was at Malvern Hill. The purpose was to relieve Richmond of the near proximity of Union forces.
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When did Battle of Seven Oaks happen?
Battle of Seven Oaks happened on 1816-06-19.
Why was the Seven Days Battles fought?
General Lee was forcing the Union army of General McClellan out of their lines threatening Richmond. The battles were very vicious, resulting in heavy casualties for both sides, the bloodiest day was at Malvern Hill.
Did the north or south win more battles in 1861 and 1862?
They won the seven days battle, Second Battle of Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville.
How was familes after The Seven Days Battle?
Some families went bankrupt, Some were struggling to raise kids and Some went completely homeless.
What were the 1862 battle sites?
Battke of Hampton Roads.Shiloh.The Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks.The Seven Day's Battles.Antietam.Battle of Fredericksburg
What was the goal in the seven days battle?
what was the goal in battle of seven days
Is the battle of petersburg also called the seven days battle?
No, its not called the Seven Days Battle because the Battl of Petersburg started earlier than The Seven Days Battle.
What was the Seven days?
date of the seven days battle: April-July 1862
What is the date of the seven days battle?
The Seven Days Battle was fought from June 25 through July 1, 1862.
Where did the battle end in the seven day battle?
The seven days battle ended down the Richmond peninsula.
Who won seven days battle?
The Confederacy, or the South, won the Seven Days' Battle.
When did Battle of Seven Pines happen?
Battle of Seven Pines happened on 1862-05-31.
When did Battle of Seven Oaks happen?
Battle of Seven Oaks happened on 1816-06-19.
Did Virginia win the seven day battle?
The Confederates won the Seven Days Battle.
What was the seven day battle?
date of the seven days battle: April-July 1862
Who was involved with the seven days battle?
McClellan's Union Army of the Potomac and Lee's Confederate Army were involved in the Seven Days Battle.
What was seven days' Battles?
date of the seven days battle: April-July 1862
