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Battle of Seven Pines: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Battle of Fair Oaks
Date May 31, 1862 - June 1, 1862
Location Richmond • United States
Participants Confederate States of America • United States
Context American Civil War • Peninsular Campaign

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Key People

George B. McClellan
George B. McClellan
American military officer
Joseph E. Johnston
Joseph E. Johnston
Confederate general

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