Historical Events tagged with "peninsula campaign"
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Final Clash at Malvern Hill
The Battle of Malvern Hill marked the last engagement of the Seven Days Battles during the Peninsula Campaign in the American Civil War. Fought on a strong defensive position, Union forces led by Major General George B. McClellan faced off against the Confederate Army under General Robert E. Lee. Union troops utilized artillery and infantry to repel attacks, resulting in significant Confederate casualties, yet failing to stop Lee’s advance toward Richmond. This engagement highlighted the tactical challenges faced by both commanders.
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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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