Union General George B. McClellan’s Army of the Potomac, having retreated to the James River and holding the high ground on Malvern Hill, is now within the protective range of Federal naval warships. Confederate General Robert E. Lee, during today’s battle–the Battle of Malvern Hill, the final battle of the Seven Days Battles–in vain attacks…
Today is the sixth day of what becomes known as the Seven Days Battles.The day’s conflict is the Battle of Glendale, but is also known (in the tradition of naming battles by landmarks) as the Battle of Frayser’s Farm, Frazier’s Farm, Nelson’s Farm, Charles City Crossroads, New Market Road, or Riddell’s Shop. When the day’s…
With a wet spring that mires roads and swells rivers behind them, Blue and Gray armies face off in the series of battles around Richmond, Virginia, now known as the Seven Days battles. Georgians count consistently in the carnage of the various encounters. Into the clash near the gristmill of Dr. William Gaines on 27…