Richmond National Battlefield Park, Gaines' Mill Battlefield - Hanover Co., VA
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The Battle of Gaines' Mill took place during the Seven Days Battles in June 1862. At that time, it was the second largest battle in American history.
Waymark Code: WM7WA6
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2009
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Gen. Robert E. Lee's first action as the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia was to organize an assault on Gen. George B. McClellan and the Union forces that had marched towards Richmond from the east. Six battles took place over seven days with the third and key battle taking place at Gaines' Mill. Though McClellan actually had superior numbers and position, he believed that the Confederate army had a strategic advantage and planned for a retreat. McClellan ordered Brig. Gen. Fitz John Porter to hold the line at Gaines' Mill, but a coordinated Confederate assault was successful. McClellan ordered the retreat, but Lee was unable to deliver a coordinated, final blow. The Union retreat to the James River was successful, but the Confederate Army had saved Richmond.
Gaines' Mill Battlefield is located in the same area where the Battle of Cold Harbor took place in 1864. The site offers a number of historical markers and a trail around the battlefield.
State/States the Park is located...: Virginia
Park Designation: Battlefield/Military Park
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: Not listed
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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