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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.

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