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…
Today’s Battle of Savage’s Station marks the latest in a string of battles collectively known as the Seven Days Battles. Union forces, led by Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan and outmaneuvered by Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, are now falling back from their positions near Richmond. Lee attempts to press his…