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The Union launches the unsuccessful Peninsula Campaign to invade Virginia (mar 3, 1862 – mar 3, 1862)

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The Peninsula Campaign was an attempt to capture the Confederate capital at Richmond from the southeast. The Union's failure gave the Confederates a win and prolonged the Civil War. General Lee was forced the withdrawal of the Federal Army of the Potomac after the Seven Days' Battles.

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mar 3, 1862
mar 3, 1862
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