Battle of Seven Pines
May 31 – June 1, 1862 · Seven Pines, Virginia
Result Inconclusive
Battle of Seven Pines on 31 May 1862: Gen. Johnston's injury led to the appointment of Robert E. Lee as Confederate commander. The more aggressive Lee initiated the Seven Days Battles, leading to a Union retreat in late June; Seven Pines therefore marked the closest Union forces came to Richmond in this offensive.
