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What were the union efforts to capture the southern capital of Richmond in 1861-1863?
First, the Battle of Bull Run in July 1861 - a premature attempt to march on the Confederate capital, when neither side was ready for operations.
Second, the Peninsula campaign, April 1862 - McClellan threatening Richmond with a big army arriving by sea. McClellan turned out to be all talk, no action.
Third, Halleck's plan for McClellan and Pope to join forces, and overwhelm Lee through sheer numbers (August 1862). The unbeatable Lee-Jackson partnership saw them off.
Fourth, the newly-appointed Burnside trying to dislodge the Confederates from the high ground at Fredersicksburg (December 1862). A good plan that suffered from delays, to which Burnside was not agile enough to react.
Fifth, another attempt by the same army, now under Hooker, to destroy Lee, resulting in a devastating defeat at Chancellorsville.
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What was George mcclellans goal in march 1862?
to capture Richmond the confederate capital
What was the goal of general McClelland's Peninsular Campaign?
To capture Richmond, the capital of the Confederate States of America.
Did the union capture the confederate capital?
The Confederate capital, Richmond was captured after the Battle of Five Forks, which forced Lee to evacuate it and Petersburg as well.
When did union army capture Richmond during civil war?
The Union Army captured Richmond in 1865, which was the capital of the Confederate States of America. Shortly after that Robert E. Lee surrendered.
What was the objective of The Army of the Potomac?
To fight the Confederacy's Army of Northern Virginia throughout the American civil war In addition, it attempted several times to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond.
