Gratified with Clinton's promise of assistance, and probably confident of his ability to hold his inner position until he could be relieved, Lord
Moves to Yorktown by Land and by Sea
The British naval forces were dispersed while the French forces were concentrated at the key point.Continuing Yorktown Surrenders,with a selection
Yorktown Surrenders
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: French Fleet Coming from Carribean.IntroductionLord Cornwallis took
Union Army’s Last Stand at Malvern Hill
Today's installment concludes McClellan's Peninsula Campaign,our selection from History of the War of Secession by Rossiter Johnson published in
Confederate Offensive Begins
Confederate mistakes allowed the Union army to escape.Continuing McClellan's Peninsula Campaign,our selection from History of the War of Secession
Stonewall Jackson Arrives
The topography of Virginia is favorable to an army menacing Washington, and unfavorable to one menacing Richmond.Continuing McClellan's Peninsula
Robert E. Lee Takes Command
For some time after the Battle of Fair Oaks heavy rains made any movement almost impossible for either of the armies that confronted each other near
Onward to Yorktown
One division of the army embarked on March 17th, and the others followed in quick succession.Continuing McClellan's Peninsula Campaign,our
McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: McClellan Takes Command.IntroductionWhen the dismal news of the defeat