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Williamsburg Fort Magruder Civil War Virginia American Civil War May 5, 1862 Peninsular Campaign Map In the first pitched battle of the Peninsular Campaign, nearly 41,000 Federals and 32,000 Confederates were engaged. Following up the Confederate retreat from Yorktown, Union General Joseph Hooker's division encountered the Confederate rearguard near Williamsburg. General Hooker assaulted Fort Magruder, an earthen fortification alongside the Williamsburg Road, but was repulsed. Confederate counter attacks, directed by Major General James Longstreet, threatened to overwhelm the Union left flank, until Kearny's division arrived to stabilize the Federal position. Hancock's brigade then moved to threaten the Confederate left flank, occupying two abandoned redoubts. The Confederates counterattacked unsuccessfully. Hancock's localized success was not exploited. The Confederate army continued its withdrawal during the night. Result(s): Inconclusive Location: York County and Williamsburg Campaign: Peninsular Campaign (March-September 1862) next battle in campaign previous battle in campaign Date(s): May 5, 1862 Principal Commanders: Major General George B. McClellan [US]; Major General James Longstreet [CS] Forces Engaged: 72,591 total (US 40,768;CS 31,823) Estimated Casualties: 3,843 total (US 2,283; CS 1,560) Fighting Joe Hooker Union general Joseph Hooker assumed command of an army demoralized by defeat and diminished by desertion. Acting swiftly, the general reorganized his army, routed corruption among quartermasters, improved food and sanitation, and boosted morale by granting furloughs and amnesties. The test of his military skill came in the battle of Chancellorsville. It was one of the Union Army's worst defeats Kindle Available Civil War Curiosities: Strange Stories, Oddities, Events, and Coincidences This work was fascinating to read and was neither over dramatic or under written. The stories were lively and interesting and the additon of old photos and draqwings helped fill out the book. Battle of Williamsburg 5th May 1862 by Kurz and Allison 24 in. x 18 in. 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