[A collection of general orders, general court martial orders, and other printed material of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War]. [1861-1865]

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[A collection of general orders, general court martial orders, and other printed material of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War]. [1861-1865]

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58758577

[70] pieces ; 17-21 cm.

New-York Historical Society

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United States. Army of the Potomac

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The Army of the Potomac was created after the defeat of Union forces at the First Battle of Bull Run. Its objective was to defend Washington, D.C. by protecting the Potomac River entry into the city. The Army of the Potomac participated in the Peninsula Campaign, the Seven Days' Battles, Antietam, Gettysburg and Appomatox. Its commanders (in order of service) were McClellan, Halleck, Burnside, Hooker, Meade, and Grant. From the description of General orders, ...