ACW: Battle of Oak Grove - "McClellan's Final Push"

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In the aftermath of the Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks from May 31st - June 1st, activity by the Union Army of the Potomac against the Confederate capital has settled down to a lull as Major General George B. McClellan begins entrenching his army corps in preparation for a massive siege against Richmond. During this time, the Confederate defenders are not idle. General Robert E. Lee, having taken command of General Joseph E. Johnston's forces on June 2nd after the latter's wounding at Seven Pines, has reorganized his various commands and divisions into a new force he has branded the "Army of Northern Virginia." He plans to use his divisions in a grand gamble to counter-attack McClellan's army and drive it away from Richmond. The planned start date for Lee's attack is Thursday, June 26th. However, much to Lee's surprise McClellan suddenly launches a probing attack against Richmond's outer defensive works around Oak Grove west of Seven Pines on Wednesday, June 25th, 1862. Although not planned in Lee's counter-offensive, the Battle of Oak Grove, also known as the Battle of French's Field or Battle of King's School House, marks the official start of the Seven Days Battles.

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To the Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign by Stephen W. Sears
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