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What general took 30 days to capture Yorktown giving the confederates time to move their troops into position near richmond?
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George McClellan
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The Unions goal in the Peninsular Campaign in March 1862?
The Union began the Peninsular Campaign in March 1862. General-in-Chief McClellan moved his Army of the Potomac from Washington down the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay to the peninsula south of the Confederate Capital of Richmond, Virginia, before advancing toward Richmond. McClellan planned a giant amphibious operation to capture Yorktown before moving on Richmond from the south. However, the Confederate Merrimack blocked the water route up the James River to Richmond, so McClellan decided to advance up the peninsula between the York and James rivers. By early April 1862 McClellan's forces had been transported by sea to the south end of the peninsula and were ready to take Yorktown. The Confederates had fewer troops than the North so they needed a diversion to keep the Union soldiers from taking Richmond. to capture Richmond, Virgina
What was George mcclellans goal in march 1862?
to capture Richmond the confederate capital
What fighting saved Richmond from capture by the union?
d
What battle saved Richmond from the capture by the union?
Petersburg
Did Grant's men enter and capture Petersburg and Richmond?
yES HE DID
The Unions goal in the Peninsular Campaign in March 1862?
The Union began the Peninsular Campaign in March 1862. General-in-Chief McClellan moved his Army of the Potomac from Washington down the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay to the peninsula south of the Confederate Capital of Richmond, Virginia, before advancing toward Richmond. McClellan planned a giant amphibious operation to capture Yorktown before moving on Richmond from the south. However, the Confederate Merrimack blocked the water route up the James River to Richmond, so McClellan decided to advance up the peninsula between the York and James rivers. By early April 1862 McClellan's forces had been transported by sea to the south end of the peninsula and were ready to take Yorktown. The Confederates had fewer troops than the North so they needed a diversion to keep the Union soldiers from taking Richmond. to capture Richmond, Virgina
How did Union forces capture Yorktown in 1862?
On May 3, 1862, Confederate forces evacuate Yorktown before Union troops overwhelm them. They have delayed McClellan's advance to Richmond by one month. On May 4, Union troops enter the vacated town.
Why would the union want to capture Richmond?
Because Richmond was the capitol of the Confederate States of America, where the Confederate leaders were all located. Only miles form Washington DC, capturing the confederate leadership would disrupt all elements of the confederates operations.
Why was little round top a crucial position in the union line?
It anchored the left of the Union line. If the Confederates could capture it, they could pour fire down on the rest of the Union position and and blow them from the field.
What was the North's strategies in the civil way?
It was called the Anaconda Plan. It has three strategies. 1. capture Richmond 2. split Confederates in 2 by gaining the Mississippi River 3. blockade the South
What was George mcclellans goal in march 1862?
to capture Richmond the confederate capital
Who Defeated at Yorktown?
The British fleet that were led by one Lord Cornwallis were defeated at Yorktown. A combined military force from the United States where able to capture the Yorktown.
What cities capture was the final confederate loss before General Lee was forced to surrender?
Not really a city. It was Petersburg. But it was the last point of protection in front of Richmond, Virginia. By the time Lee surrendered, the Confederates were burning the cotton that lay in the streets of Richmond. This was what caused the city to burn down.
When did the Confederates capture Washington DC?
It never happened.
Why did the North want to capture Richmond Virginia?
Because Richmond was the Capital of the Confederacy
Why did the union want to capture Richmond Virginia?
Because Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy, and the seat of government.
What fighting saved Richmond from capture by the union?
d
