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American Civil War
May 31-June 1, 1862

On May 31, General Joseph E. Johnston attempted to overwhelm two Federal corps that appeared isolated south of the Chickahominy River. The Confederate assaults, though not well coordinated, succeeded in driving back the IV Corps and inflicting heavy casualties.
Reinforcements arrived, and both sides fed more and more troops into the action.
Supported by the III Corps and Sedgwick's division of Sumner's II Corps (that crossed the rain-swollen river on Grapevine Bridge), the Federal position was finally stabilized.
General Johnston was seriously wounded during the action, and command of the Confederate army devolved temporarily to Major General G.W. Smith.
On June 1, the Confederates renewed their assaults against the Federals who had brought up more reinforcements but made little headway.
Both sides claimed victory. Confederate brigadier Robert H. Hatton was killed.
Result(s): Inconclusive
Location: Henrico County
Campaign: Peninsular Campaign (March-September 1862) next battle in campaign previous battle in campaign
Date(s): May 31-June 1, 1862
Principal Commanders: Major General George B. McClellan [US]; General Joseph E. Johnston and Major General G.W. Smith [CS]
Forces Engaged: Armies: (84,000 total)

Estimated Casualties: 13,736 total (US 5,739; CS 7,997)

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Civil War Combat:
America's Bloodiest Battles
With beautifully shot footage of reenactors, Civil War Combat illustrates aspects of four particular Civil War battles that are rightfully considered legendary. Filmed on location, the reenactors depict the violent mayhem of the hornet's nest at Shiloh, the valiant charge on the sunken road at Antietam, the carnage in the wheat field at Gettysburg, and the brutal fighting at Cold Harbor. Produced by the History Channel, the episodes all benefit from insightful appearances by historians as well as rangers from the National Park Service.

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Civil War Journal -
The Conflict Begins
The battles have been documented, the generals lionized. We have seen the turning points and the sacrifices. Now let Civil War Journal take you deeper, into the personal stories. Join host Danny Glover as he takes you through diaries, photographs, and factual re-enactments. Finally, a Civil War program that makes you feel the private and intimate side of the great conflict.

Civil War Minutes
Volumn 1
In Civil War Minutes - Union Volume 1, you will learn about the lives of soldiers through their handwritten letters to home. Also find out what life was like from the perspective of the average foot soldier through never-before-seen photographs, artifacts and rare paintings and engravings. Find out what is the General Beauregard Pipe; what is the Report of Samuel Weaver and how it was related to Gettysburg; what is a musket and much more!

Sources:

U.S. National Park Service
U.S. Library of Congress.

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American Civil War May 31-June 1, 1862

Peninsular Campaign Map

Civil War History Documentary DVD Movie Titles

Seven Pines
Fair Oaks Station
Civil War Virginia

American Civil War
May 31-June 1, 1862