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Q: Commanded the army of northern Virginia from the peninsula campaign until the end of the war?
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What virginian was named by the congress to command the army?

It was called the Army of Northern Virginia, and it was commanded by Robert E.Lee.


Who fought in the battle of chancellorsville?

At Chancellorsville the Army of Northern Virginia(Confederate) commanded by General Robert E. Lee engaged and defeated the Army of the Potomac(Union) commanded by General Joseph Hooker.


Who was the commnader of the army of the Confederate States?

There was so such army, as the armies were named after the states they orginated from. General Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia in the East, and General Braxton Bragg commanded the Army of Tennessee in the West.


Who replaced Albert Sydney Johnston as commander of the army of northern Virginia?

Actually Albert S. Johnston never commanded the Army of Northern Virginia. He was in the western theatre of the war, commanding the Confederate Army of the Mississippi. Joseph E. Johnstonbriefly had command of the Army of Northern Virginia until he was wounded at the battle of Seven Pines on May 31, 1862. This Johnston was then replaced by Robert E. Lee, on June 1, 1862.


What army won the US Civil War battles in the Peninsula Campaign?

Although both the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia suffered heavy casualties, the Peninsula Campaign is considered to be a victory for the Confederacy. The reason for this idea was because McClellan had failed to achieve his primary objective and had to retreat. George McClellan, commanding general of the federal Army of the Potomac, invaded Virginia with the design of capturing Richmond and ending the war. The able manuevering by Robert E. Lee of the Army of Northern Virginia caused McClellan to withdraw, thus easing the pressure on the Confederacy's capital. McClellan's withdraw caused elation in the South and foreboding throughout the North. It cause of great concern to US President Lincoln and he asked General Halleck to assess McClellan's position as he rested his army before finally retreating back to Fort Monroe. Additionally, Halleck came to the conclusion that McClellan had lost of whatever good military judgment he had. Halleck also lost any credibility he may have had regarding McClellan's ability to access the strength of the Confederate army. The Peninsula campaign was nearly a success as at one point Union forces were only six miles from Richmond.

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When did Northern Virginia Campaign happen?

Northern Virginia Campaign happened on 1862-09-01.


What are the names of 4 peninsulas in Virginia?

Delmarva Peninsula Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Peninsula Virginia Peninsula


Commanded the army of northern Virginia?

Robert E. Lee


Army that general lee commanded?

The Army of Northern Virginia


Who was the general in thebattle of Gettysburg?

Lee commanded he Army of Northern Virginia. Mead commanded the Army of the Potomac.


Who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia's Calvary after Stuart?

Joe Wheeler?


Who led the sides for the Battle of Gettysburg?

Meade commanded the Army of the Potomac (Union). Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia (Confederacy).


Robert E. Lee most famous for?

Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia.


Who fought in the second battle bull run?

On the Northern side - the Army of the Potomac, commanded by John Pope. On the Southern side - the Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by Robert E. Lee.


Did Robert E. Lee battle in the Civil War?

Yes, he commanded the Army of Northern Virginia.


What side did Robert E. Lee on Lee on?

Lee commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.


Where is the Northern Neck located?

The state of Virginia has three peninsulas as part of its landscape. The northernmost peninsula is called the Northern Neck. This part of Virginia is home to retirees as well as several rural businesses and farms.