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In the short term, it was detrimental because their commanding General, the highly-respected Joseph E. Johnston, was badly wounded and hospitalised, needing to be replaced.

But his replacement was Robert E. Lee, who took that army to great victories in the next few weeks.

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When did Battle of Seven Oaks happen?

Battle of Seven Oaks happened on 1816-06-19.


Where did the battle of seven oaks take place?

canada


The battle of fair oaks?

Also called Seven Pines, in the Peninsula campaign in May '62. This was where Joseph E. Johnston was badly wounded and out of the fight for many months - to be replaced by Robert E. Lee.


Who battled in the battle of fair oaks?

The Battle of Fair Oaks (known also as Seven Pines) was fought May 31 - June 1 of 1862 and was a part of Major General McClellan's failed Peninsular Campaign. The battle was between the Federal Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Virginia under General Joseph E. Johnston. Major General G. W. Smith would take command of the rebels after Johnston was wounded during the afternoon of the 31st. It was considered a draw, but both sides would claim victory. Robert E Lee would take command the evening of June 1st, and the Army of Northern Virginia was born.


Why did the seven days' battle happen?

In the early spring of 1862 Union General George McClellan landed the Army of the Potomac on the York-James Peninsula.His plan was to move up the peninsula and capture Richmond(the Capitol of the Confederacy). Over the next few months he was able to push the Confederate forces under the command of General Joseph Johnston back to within less than 5 miles(at some points) of Richmond. On May 31 and June1 the battles of Fair Oaks and Seven Pines were fought during which Johnston was seriously wounded. On June 1 General Robert E. Lee was appointed to take command of the Confederate forces. On June 25 Lee's Army of Northern Virginia began an aggressive counter-attack which in the space of "Seven Days" would undo what took McClellan several months to do. The last battle was at Malvern Hill. The purpose was to relieve Richmond of the near proximity of Union forces.

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Fair oaks battle?

The Battle of Seven Pines, also referred to as the Battle of Fair Oaks, was fought in Henrico County, Virginia between the Union and the Confederacy. The battle was fought from May 31 to June 1, 1862, and the result was inconclusive.


Who is the union general of the battle of fair oaks?

George McClellan


Who was wounded at the Battle of Fair Oaks?

It was Joe E Johnson.


Where is the battle of fair oaks located?

Henrico County Virgina


What state did the battle of fair oaks take place?

alabama


Where is the Fair Oaks Library in Fair Oaks located?

The address of the Fair Oaks Library is: 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, 95628 3749


In the Battle of Fair Oaks Seven Pines neither side won a victory?

true


When did the battle of fair oaks start?

It took place on May 31 and June 1, 1862.


Where is the Fair Oaks History Center And Museum in Fair Oaks California located?

The address of the Fair Oaks History Center And Museum is: 7997 California Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628


What is the phone number of the Fair Oaks Library in Fair Oaks?

The phone number of the Fair Oaks Library is: 916-264-2700.


When does the Battle of Seven Pines take place?

May 31-June 1, 1862. It is sometimes called the Battle of Fair Oaks.


When was Fair Oaks Mall created?

Fair Oaks Mall was created in 1980.