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=Peninsular Campaign= = = ==

  The Peninsular Campaign was an attempt made by the Union to take over Richmond, Virginia. The campaign was proposed by George Mclellan to Abraham Lincoln. The beginning of the campaign started at Fort Monroe with 100,000 Union troops. Fort Monroe was located at the eastern part of the peninsula. The York River and the James River formed the Peninsula. During the beginning of the campaign, the Union troops encountered problems at Yorktown. After attacking the town, they were able to continue towards Richmond. However, they were stopped again during the Battle of Fair Oaks and Seven Pines. During the battle, Joseph Eggleston Johnston, a general for the Confederates, was wounded. After the battle, the Confederates replaced him with Robert E. Lee.



During a battle called The Seven Days Battle, the Union had to retreat because of Robert E. Lee's tactics. As the Union was retreating, there were other battles fought. The Union was able to get help from gunboats once they reached the James River. However, this was not enough for the Union to take control of Richmond.


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