Following the First Battle of Bull Run, operations in the east reached a stalemate. In February of 1862, Under Ulysses S. Grant, the Union captured Fort Henry. This victory secured the lower half of the Tennessee River. On April 6, the Confederate army, lead by P.G.T Beauregard launched an attack on the Union militia. This was known as the Battle of Shiloh. The rebels moved Grant and his army back. Union forces, however improved and they defeated the Confederates. The North enjoyed another victory using naval forces and was successful in capturing New Orleans as well.
McClellan in the East was building and training his Army of the Potomac. In 1862, the primary objective of this Militia was to capture Richmond. Opposing Lincoln’s wishes and
McClellan in the East was building and training his Army of the Potomac. In 1862, the primary objective of this Militia was to capture Richmond. Opposing Lincoln’s wishes and