Seven
Pines
Fair Oaks Station, Virginia
May 31 - June 1, 1862
On May 31, Gen. 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. Gen. Johnston was seriously wounded during the
action, and command of the Confederate army devolved temporarily
to Maj. Gen. 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: Peninsula Campaign (March-September 1862)
Date(s): May 31 - June 1, 1862
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan
[US]; Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Maj. Gen. G.W. Smith [CS]
Forces Engaged: 84,000 total
Estimated Casualties: 13,736 total (US 5,739; CS 7,997)
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