The Battle of Seven Pines (also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks or Fair Oaks Station) took place on May 31 and June 1, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the culmination of an offensive up the Virginia Peninsula led by Union Major General George McClellan, in which the Army of the Potomac reached the outskirts of Richmond. This image depicts General Meagher at the Battle of Fair Oaks Va., June 1st 1862. Thomas Meagher was an irish Nationalist and he was most notable for recruiting and leading the Irish Brigade, and encouraging
The Battle of Seven Pines (also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks or Fair Oaks Station) took place on May 31 and June 1, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the culmination of an offensive up the Virginia Peninsula led by Union Major General George McClellan, in which the Army of the Potomac reached the outskirts of Richmond. This image depicts General Meagher at the Battle of Fair Oaks Va., June 1st 1862. Thomas Meagher was an irish Nationalist and he was most notable for recruiting and leading the Irish Brigade, and encouraging support among Irish immigrants for the Union.
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