Lee's rapid advance across the Peninusla dramatised the Confederates' natural soldierly skills and leadership, in stark contrast to McClellan's lacklustre performance as the Union commander, and encouraged other countries to consider backing a winner in the Confederacy.
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The goal of the Peninsular Campaign, which took place during the American Civil War in 1862, was to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. Led by Union General George B. McClellan, the campaign aimed to advance the Union army up the Virginia Peninsula, utilizing a series of battles to weaken Confederate forces and secure a strategic foothold in the South. Ultimately, the campaign sought to bring a swift end to the war by defeating the Confederacy in its heartland. However, it faced challenges and setbacks, leading to a prolonged conflict.
The Peninsular Campaign, fought during the American Civil War in 1862, primarily took place on the Virginia Peninsula, which is located between the York River and the James River in Virginia. The campaign involved a series of battles as Union forces, led by General George B. McClellan, attempted to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond. Key locations included Yorktown, Williamsburg, and the Seven Days Battles near Richmond. The campaign ultimately ended in a strategic withdrawal by Union forces.
To capture Richmond, the capital of the Confederate States of America.
potomac river
March 1862
It was known as the Peninsular Campaign.
This was McClellans Peninsular Campaign of 1862.
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George McClellan
George McClellan
Ronald H. Bailey has written: 'Forward to Richmond' -- subject(s): Peninsular Campaign, 1862 'The home front, U.S.A' -- subject(s): Social life and customs
The Battlefield of Yorktown, which saw the defeat of British General Lord Cornwallis in 1781, the onset of McClellan's' Peninsular Campaign and the seize of Yorktown on May 4, 1862.
From the end of July 1861 to the beginning of February 1862. After about seven months of training the Army of the Potomac was ready to be employed for the Peninsular Campaign. The operational Plan was communicated by letter to the Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton on February 2, 1862. The army started to be embarked on the transportation ships on March 17,1862.
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New Mexico Campaign happened in 1862-02.
McClellan's Peninsular campaign failed because the Confederate army was defending Richmond better that McClellan anticipated. They retreated, then turned and attacked McClellan, surprising the Union general.