One of the first armed engagements of the war happened on the Virginia peninsula as Confederate forces led by Magruder stopped a Union army under the command of Benjamin Butler that was intent on taking Richmond. Magruder was lauded in the press for his performance at the battle and earned acclaim as one of the early Confederate heroes of the war. | Creator: Chris Grant | Date: June 17, 2015 | Source: civilwartalk.comDownload Original File
