The Peninsula, Virginia. Gen. Edwin V. Sumner in the field
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The Peninsula, Virginia. Gen. Edwin V. Sumner in the field
The Peninsula, Virginia. Gen. Edwin V. Sumner in the field. Date 1862
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Edwin Peninsula Sumner Virginia
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This evocative image captures General Edwin V. Sumner in the midst of the Peninsula Campaign, one of the major military campaigns of the American Civil War. The campaign, which took place from March to July 1862 in the Virginia Peninsula, aimed to put pressure on Confederate forces under General Joseph E. Johnston and ultimately capture the strategic Confederate capital of Richmond. In the photograph, Sumner, a Union Army major general, is seen in the field, surrounded by his officers and soldiers. Dressed in his military uniform, he is intently studying a map spread out before him, his expression serious and focused. The landscape around him is dotted with tents and supplies, evidence of the encampment that housed the Union Army during their advance on Richmond. The Peninsula Campaign was a pivotal moment in the Civil War, with both Union and Confederate forces suffering heavy losses. Despite initial successes, the Union Army was ultimately forced to retreat, and the campaign is often considered a failure for the Union. However, it marked the end of Major General George B. McClellan's tenure as commander of the Army of the Potomac and paved the way for General Ulysses S. Grant's successful Overland Campaign the following year. This photograph offers a glimpse into the intense and complex military strategy of the Civil War era, as well as the determination and dedication of the commanders and soldiers involved. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal moment in American history.
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