Historical Events tagged with "joseph e. johnston"
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Union Victory at Battle of Big Black River Bridge
Union forces, led by John A. McClernand, achieved a significant victory against Confederate forces at the Battle of Big Black River Bridge. This battle occurred during the Vicksburg campaign in Mississippi, where the Union aimed to capture the strategic city of Vicksburg. After engaging a Confederate rearguard, McClernand's troops managed to capture approximately 1,700 Confederate soldiers, further consolidating Union control in the area. This victory was critical in hindering Confederate forces from reinforcing their defenses at Vicksburg.
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Confederate forces commanded by Generals Joseph E. Johnston and G.W. Smith engaged Union troops led by General George B. McClellan in a series of skirmishes outside Richmond, Virginia. This confrontation was part of the larger Peninsula Campaign, which aimed to capture the Confederate capital. The conflict involved several strategic maneuvers as McClellan sought to surround the city and force its surrender, while Johnston aimed to repel the advancing Union Army in a bid to defend Richmond.
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