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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.
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Who won the peninsular campaign?
The south
What was the goal of general McClelland's Peninsular Campaign?
To capture Richmond, the capital of the Confederate States of America.
In the Peninsular Campaign McClellan planned to sail the to Virginia on the peninsula between the York and James rivers.?
potomac river
What was the result of the peninsular Campaign?
the effects of the war, were that france lost the war and the other ones won it
What battle was fought on the Turkish Mainland in World War 1?
Several battles in 1915 - All on the Gallipoli peninsular. (Referred to as the Gallipoli Campaign.)
When was the peninsular campaign?
March 1862
Who won the peninsular campaign?
The south
Who was the union commander for peninsular campaign?
George McClellan
Which geographic feature of Spain and Portugal most enchanced their ability to engage in exploration?
Peninsular location?
Who was the union general associated with the peninsular campaign?
George McClellan
What caused Peninsular campaign of Union General George B McClellan to fail?
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.
What was the goal of general McClelland's Peninsular Campaign?
To capture Richmond, the capital of the Confederate States of America.
What series of battles in June 1862 led George McClellan's retreat?
It was known as the Peninsular Campaign.
In the Peninsular Campaign McClellan planned to sail the to Virginia on the peninsula between the York and James rivers?
potomac river
Who used areal balloons to spy and map oppsition troop movements?
ANSWER Gen. McClellan during his Peninsular Campaign.
In the Peninsular Campaign McClellan planned to sail the to Virginia on the peninsula between the York and James rivers.?
potomac river
Why was president lincoln reluctant to accept McClellan peninsular campaign?
He felt it would leave Washington vulnerable to attack from the Shenandoah.
