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Tag Archives: mcclellan

Union Maj. General George B. McClellan

Baptists and the American Civil War: June 25, 1862

Unbeknownst to Union Maj. General George B. McClellan, today his months-long offensive against Richmond moves into its final phase. The beginning of the end takes the form of a minor Union offensive action. On the outskirts of Richmond and separated by a strip of forest some 1200 yards wide, Union and Confederate forces since the…

June 25, 2012 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.
General Robert E. Lee

Baptists and the American Civil War: June 12, 1862

United States General George B. McClellan is still hunkered down outside of Richmond with 105,000 Union troops. Yet Southern sentiment is a bit more positive now, as the enemy’s momentum has stalled. Today, Confederate General Robert E. Lee, in command of the Army of Northern Virginia since June 1, displays the tactical boldness that will…

June 12, 2012 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.
Battle of Seven Pines

Baptists and the American Civil War: May 31, 2012

Anxiety permeates Richmond, the Confederate capital. Union General George B. McClellan, months into a slow, steady drive toward Richmond, lurks on the outskirts of the city, along the Chickahominy River, with his 105,000 strong Union Army. Between McClellan and the city limits are 60,000 Confederate troops commanded by General Joseph E. Johnston. Going on the offensive,…

May 31, 2012 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.

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