The Seven Days Battles were a series of six major battles over the seven days from June 25 to July 1, 1862, near Richmond, Virginia. June 27th. As the battle roared towards its climax, Lee’s spirits rose. Sending officers to all his division commanders, he said, “Tell them this affair must hang in suspense no […]
A War of Aggression: In Perspective, Pt. 2
If I had foreseen the use those people designed to make of their victory, there would have been no surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. No sir, not by me. Had I foreseen these results of subjugation, I would have preferred to die at Appomattox with my brave men, my sword in this right hand. – General […]