The Seven Days Battles - "His Name Might Be Audacity"

Join this channel to support Civil War storytelling:    / @threadsfromthenationaltapestry   In March of 1862, Major General George B. McClellan began to land his massive army on the Virginia peninsula, created by the York and James Rivers. Its objective: Richmond. That army got as close as 4-5 miles, close enough to set their timepieces to the ringing church bells of the Confederate capital. Then, on the 31st of May and the 1st of June, there were two messy, inconclusive days of battle. One of the casualties was a significant one: Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Knocked from command of the army defending Richmond, President Jefferson Davis named another. That new commander was 55 years old, and for the first month he reorganized, ordered the digging of trenches, and postured before the enemy. For that supposed inactivity, the Richmond press derisively called him "Granny." Then came the 25th of June, and for the next week, what this commander unleashed was so audacious that no one ever called him "Granny" again. No one. This is the story of Robert E. Lee's first major offensive. This is the story of The Seven Days. #civilwarhistory #civilwar #robertelee Narrated by Fred Kiger Produced by Dan Irving Published by Third Wheel Media We're looking for sponsors for this channel. If you're interested in learning more about this limited opportunity, email: [email protected] ____________________________________________________________________ Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode: George B. McClellan Robert E. Lee Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Joseph E. Johnston Edward Porter Alexander J.E.B. Stewart Philip St. George Cooke Fitz John Porter James Longstreet Theophilus H. Holmes