To capture Richmond, the capital of the Confederate States of America.
The south
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Several battles in 1915 - All on the Gallipoli peninsular. (Referred to as the Gallipoli Campaign.)
To capture Richmond, the capital of the Confederate States of America.
March 1862
The south
George McClellan
George McClellan
McClellan's Peninsular campaign failed because the Confederate army was defending Richmond better that McClellan anticipated. They retreated, then turned and attacked McClellan, surprising the Union general.
It was known as the Peninsular Campaign.
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ANSWER Gen. McClellan during his Peninsular Campaign.
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Joseph E. Johnston - until he was badly wounded, and had to be replaced by Robert E. Lee.
He felt it would leave Washington vulnerable to attack from the Shenandoah.