What Happened in Jun 1862

Confederate Virginia Bethel Moon Escapes Imprisonment

Virginia "Ginnie" Bethel Moon (1844-1925) was born in Ohio in 1844. She moved to Memphis, Tennessee with her mother in 1862 where she began a short... Read more

Davis Appoints General Robert E. Lee in Command of the Army of Northern Virginia

Robert E. Lee felt that his loyalty belonged more to the state than the Union. He declined an offer the lead a union army, and joined up with the... Read more

First Battle of Memphis

The First Battle of Memphis was a naval battle fought on the Mississippi River immediately above the city of Memphis on June 6, 1862, during the... Read more

First Battle of Chattanooga

Description: In late Spring 1862, the Confederacy split its forces in Tennessee into several small commands in an attempt to complicate Federal... Read more

Battle of Cross Keys - Jackson's Valley Campaign Successful

Description of the Battle Prelude: The hamlet of Port Republic lies on a neck of land between the North and South rivers at the point where they... Read more

Battle of Port Republic - Most Costly Battle of Jackson's Valley Campaign

Description of the Battle Phase One. Dispositions of the Armies: During the night of 8-9 June 1862, Winder's ``Stonewall'' Brigade was withdrawn... Read more

Battle of Secessionsville - Union Forces Fail to Capture Charleston, SC

The Battle of Secessionville (or the Battle of James Island) on June 16, 1862, was the defeat of the only Union attempt to capture Charleston,... Read more

Battle of Saint Charles - USS Mound City Explodes

Description: On the morning of June 17, USS Mound City, St. Louis, Lexington, Conestoga, and transports proceeded up White River towards Saint... Read more

Battle of Saint Charles

Other Names: None Location: Arkansas County Campaign: Operations on White River (1862) Date(s): June 17, 1862 Principal Commanders:... Read more

Battle of Oak Grove - First of Seven Days Battles

The Battle of Oak Grove, also known as the Battle of French's Field or King’s School House, took place on June 25, 1862, in Henrico County,... Read more

Battle of Beaver Dam Creek (Battle of Mechanicsville) - Second of Seven Days Battles

The Battle of Beaver Dam Creek, also known as the Battle of Mechanicsville or Ellerson's Mill, took place on June 26, 1862, in Hanover County,... Read more

Battle of Gaine's Mill - Third of Seven Days Battles

The Battle of Gaines' Mill, also known as the First Battle of Cold Harbor or the Battle of Chickahominy River, took place on June 27, 1862, in... Read more

Battle of Garnett's & Goldings Farm - Part of the Seven Days Battles

The Battle of Garnett's and Golding's Farms took place on June 27 and June 28, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the Seven Days Battles... Read more

Battle of Savage's Station - Fourth of Seven Days Battles

The Battle of Savage's Station took place on June 29, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia, as fourth of the Seven Days Battles (Peninsula Campaign)... Read more

Battle of Tampa - Lieutenant A.J. Drake Demands Confederate Surrender

The Battle of Tampa was a minor engagement of the American Civil War fought June 30 – July 1, 1862, between the United States Navy and a... Read more

Battle of White Oak Swamp - Part of the the Seven Days Battles

The Battle of White Oak Swamp took place on June 30, 1862 in Henrico County, Virginia as part of the Seven Days Battles (Peninsula Campaign) of the... Read more

Battle of Glendale - Fifth of the Seven Days Battles

The Battle of Glendale, also known as the Battle of Frayser's Farm, Frazier's Farm, Nelson's Farm, Charles City Crossroads, New Market Road, or... Read more