This Day in Civil War History June 26th, 1862 Battle of Mechanicsville

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-mechanicsville ^

[mainepatsfan]

Jun 26, 1862:

Battle of Mechanicsville

Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia strikes Union General George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac, beginning the Seven Days' Battles. Although the Confederates sustained heavy losses and did not succeed in decisively defeating the Yankees, the battle had unnerved McClellan. During the next week, Lee drove him from the outskirts of Richmond back to his base on the James River.

This was Lee's first battle as commander of the army. On June 1, 1862, he had replaced Joseph Johnston, who was severely wounded at the Battle of Fair Oaks. McClellan's offensive had stalled just five miles from Richmond, and his army remained there until late June. During that time, General J.E.B. Stuart and his Rebel cavalry made a spectacular ride around McClellan's force, bringing back information that indicated that McClellan's right flank was "in the air," or unprotected by natural barriers. Lee informed his commanders on June 23 of his intention to attack the flank, occupied by Fitz John Porter's V corps, which was separated from the rest of the Union army by the Chickahominy River. This was a bold move–because it meant leaving a skeleton force to face the rest of McClellan's army south of the Chickahominy–and an early indication of Lee's audacious style.

[NavyCanDo]

Wow, were just about to the 150 year anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Come April of next year FR should be flooded with “this day in history” post. I hope though they don't get side tracked each time by those debating who's right, and who's wrong, and how much slavery played a roll, and instead focus on the great history of that exciting time.

Love this sight and you will too. Virtual tour of Civil War and Revolutionary War battles Fields and a whole lot more.

http://www.johnsmilitaryhistory.com/index.html

[NavyCanDo]

Virtual tour of the Seven Days Battlefield

http://www.johnsmilitaryhistory.com/seven.html

[nikos1121]

This recalls Lincoln’s patience with his generals. McClelland was the one who went upstairs to bed, leaving Lincoln and (Stanton?) in his parlor until they left.

Then we have Obama who sacks the allied forces general over some words said by subordinates...

I think the writing is on the wall.

I was up until today four square behind the Afghanistan war effort. Today, I am no longer sure.

This president is clueless.....completely clueless....

[NavyCanDo]

“This president is clueless.....completely clueless....”

clueless and thin skin

[SunkenCiv]

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