Virginia Civil War Battle Garnett's Farm American Civil War


Garnett's Farm Golding's Farm Civil War Virginia American Civil War June 27-28, 1862 Peninsular Campaign Map While battle raged north of the Chickahominy River at Gaines' Mill on June 27, CSA General Magruder demonstrated against the Union line south of the river at Garnett's Farm. To escape an artillery crossfire, the Federal defenders from Major General Samuel P. Heintzelman's III Corps refused their line along the river. The Confederates attacked again near Golding's Farm on the morning of June 28 but were easily repulsed. These "fixing" actions heightened the fear in the Union high command that an all out attack would be launched against them south of the river. Result(s): Inconclusive Location: Henrico County Campaign: Peninsular Campaign (March-September 1862) next battle in campaign previous battle in campaign Date(s): June 27-28, 1862 Principal Commanders: Major General George B. McClellan [US]; Major General John B. Magruder [CS] Forces Engaged: Divisions Estimated Casualties: 830 total The Peninsula, VA, General McClellan's Officers, Civil War 16 in. x 12 in. Buy at AllPosters.com Framed Mounted Echoes of Thunder A Guide to the Seven Days Battles This is a valuable and welcome addition to this series of battlefield guides. This book will provide you with a guide on the field or it will supplement reading about the American Civil War battle of The Seven Days. Kindle Available McClellan's Own Story Born in Philadelphia on December 3, 1826, George B. McClellan graduated from West Point in 1846 before serving in the Mexican War. At the start of the Civil War, McClellan was put in a position of leadership and after a successful campaign in Virginia he was given command of the Army of Potomac General Mcclellan's 6th Pennsylvania 24 in. x 18 in. Buy at AllPosters.com Framed Mounted Civil War Nurse Barbie Part of the American Stories Collection. Virginia State Battle Map 1862 State Battle Maps Civil War Submarines Confederate Commanders Civil War Picture Album Civil War Summary Clara Barton - American Red Cross Kids Zone Underground Railroad American Civil War Exhibits Civil War Timeline Women in the War 1861 Springfield Rifle 20 piece Civil War Artillery Playset Kindle Available The Richmond Campaign of 1862: The Peninsula and the Seven Days The Richmond campaign of 1862 ranks as one of the most important military operations of the American Civil War. Key political, diplomatic, social, and military issues were at stake as CSA General Lee and USA General McClellan met. To The Gates of Richmond The Peninsula Campaign For three months General McClellan battled his way toward Richmond, but then CSA General Lee took command of the Confederate forces. In seven days, Lee drove the cautious McClellan out, thereby changing the course of the war The Official Virginia Civil War Battlefield Guide Virginia was host to nearly 1/3rd of all Civil War engagements. This guide covers them all like a mini-history of the war. This guide organizes battles chronologically. Each campaign has a detailed overview, followed by concise descriptions of the individual engagements Extraordinary Circumstances The Seven Days Battles One of the most decisive military campaigns in Western history, the Seven Days were fought in the area southeast of the Confederate capitol of Richmond from June 25 to July 1, 1862 Sources: U.S. National Park Service U.S. Library of Congress. Fredericksburg Virginia Local Weather and Information Share this page: Tweet More To Explore	Contact & About Privacy Policy