JACKSON MCCLELLAN EASTERN THEATRE (SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VIRGINIA) Jackson (18,000 men) were sent into Shenandoah Valley to stop troops moving south into Richmond. From March-July 1862 there were 6 battles (7000 Union casualties, Jackson diverted 60,000 Union troops from other tasks and inspired the South) Why it was important Lincoln sent no troops to help McClellan, because he was worried about the threat Jackson posed on Washington D.C. 1862) MCCLELLAN EASTERN THEATRE (RICHMOND, VIRGINIA) Lee attacked at the end of June. Lee had overcomplicated battle plans and defects in command structure, which led to disjointed attacks. Stonewall Jackson was also lethargic (lacking enthusiasm). But it did save Richmond from being taken over by McClellan. C- 20,614 v. U 15,849. – Why it was important: Taints the reputation Jackson had at First Manassas and Shenandoah Lee’s offensive saved Richmond AUGUST1862) AND JACKSON POPE AND MCCLELLAN EASTERN (MANASSAS, NORTH VIRGINIA) Lincoln ordered McClellan to join forces with General Pope (commanding Union forces around D.C.). With a united army, Pope would advance on Richmond. Lee (determined to strike first) headed North with 55,000 men. Lee sent Jackson (25,000) north of Pope, who was still awaiting McClellan’s slow arrival. 26-27th August, Jackson captures Pope main supply depot. McClellan came and with Pope they attacked Jackson on the 29th-30th August. This was a Union disaster (failed to realise that the rest of Lee’s army was coming, Pope was defeated when Longstreet attack his left flank). Most Union troops escaped. C- 9,000 vs. U- 16,000. Why it was important Lincoln reluctantly reappoints McClellan 1862) MCCLELLAN
JACKSON MCCLELLAN EASTERN THEATRE (SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VIRGINIA) Jackson (18,000 men) were sent into Shenandoah Valley to stop troops moving south into Richmond. From March-July 1862 there were 6 battles (7000 Union casualties, Jackson diverted 60,000 Union troops from other tasks and inspired the South) Why it was important Lincoln sent no troops to help McClellan, because he was worried about the threat Jackson posed on Washington D.C. 1862) MCCLELLAN EASTERN THEATRE (RICHMOND, VIRGINIA) Lee attacked at the end of June. Lee had overcomplicated battle plans and defects in command structure, which led to disjointed attacks. Stonewall Jackson was also lethargic (lacking enthusiasm). But it did save Richmond from being taken over by McClellan. C- 20,614 v. U – 15,849. Why it was important: Taints the reputation Jackson had at First Manassas and Shenandoah Lee’s offensive saved Richmond AUGUST1862) AND JACKSON POPE AND MCCLELLAN EASTERN (MANASSAS, NORTH VIRGINIA) Lincoln ordered McClellan to join forces with General Pope (commanding Union forces around D.C.). With a united army, Pope would advance on Richmond. Lee (determined to strike first) headed North with 55,000 men. Lee sent Jackson (25,000) north of Pope, who was still awaiting McClellan’s slow arrival. 26-27th August, Jackson captures Pope main supply depot. McClellan came and with Pope they attacked Jackson on the 29th-30th August. This was a Union disaster (failed to realise that the rest of Lee’s army was coming, Pope was defeated when Longstreet attack his left flank). Most Union troops escaped. C- 9,000 vs. U- 16,000. Why it was important Lincoln reluctantly reappoints McClellan 1862) MCCLELLAN
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