The Army of the Potomac
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The Army of the Potomac
The Army of the Potomac. The wagon trains of the army of the Potomac en route from Chickahominy to James River Va during the Sev Days Fight, fording Bear Creek one mile below Savage Station. 29 June 1862
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This evocative image captures the Army of the Potomac in motion during the pivotal Seven Days Battles of the American Civil War. The Union army, led by General George B. McClellan, was retreating from the Battle of Savage Station on June 29, 1862, and making its way from the Chickahominy River to the James River. The wagon trains, laden with essential supplies and equipment, ford Bear Creek one mile below Savage Station, providing a testament to the logistical challenges and hardships faced by the soldiers during this critical period. The Army of the Potomac, established in March 1862, was the largest Union army during the Eastern Theater of the Civil War. Its formation marked a significant turning point in the Union war effort, as it consolidated various Union forces into a single, powerful army. The Seven Days Battles, fought between June 26 and July 1, 1862, were a series of engagements between the Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by General Robert E. Lee. The battles resulted in a strategic Union defeat, forcing McClellan to abandon his plans to capture Richmond, the Confederate capital. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the sheer scale and complexity of the Union army during the Civil War. The soldiers and their wagon trains ford the creek, undeterred by the obstacle, as they continue their journey towards safety. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by the soldiers during this tumultuous time in American history.
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