Fraysers_Farm_BL3

=**Frayser's Farm   **= Kelly Lenahan


 * 1) The name of the battle is officially known as the Battle of Glendale, but other names for it include Nelson’s Farm, Frayser’s Farm, Charles City Crossroads, White Oak Swamp, New Market Road, and Riddell's Shop.
 * 2) The battle took place on June 30th, 1862.
 * 3) The location of Frayser's Farm was in Glendale, Virginia, in Henrico County.
 * 4) The man in charge of the Union Army was Major General George B. McClellan, and General Robert E. Lee led the Confederates.

Because of this, Huger's division did not make it to Glendale in time. Another group, led by Stonewall Jackson, did not make it in time either. The Confederates were not able to cause serious casualties due to the absence of Huger and Jackson's soldiers. There was a lot of fist fighting in the battle. At the White Oak Bridge crossing, two miles north of Frayser's Farm, Major General William Franklin's rearguard engaged in a weapons duel with Jackson's soldiers. This mini-battle, White Oak Swamp, is considered a part of the battle at Frayser's Farm. 7. The Union blocked the path of Huger's army, affecting the productivity of the Confederates. Robert E. Lee had previously tried to corner McClellan's army between the James River and the Union, but failed, due to a quick-thinking McClellan. General Lee missed his last chance in keeping the Union from reaching the James River. 8. The outcome was inconclusive. The Union army retreated to Malvern Hill where they took position for the next battle. 9. The specific casualties for each army are unknown, but the dead, captured, and missing for both sides totaled 6,500 10. The battle at Frayser's Farm did not directly impact the Civil War, but it was the 5th of the Seven Days Battles, which was a major war event. The six total battles combined resulted in over 36,000 casualties and what seemed a brighter future for the South. General McClellan retreated and disappointed the Northerners. Even though the Confederates lost more soldiers, General Lee succeeded in protecting the capital of the Confederate States, Richmond, VA.
 * 1) The Union Army had 40,000 soldiers and the Confederate Army had 45,000
 * 2) On June 30th, the Confederate Army advanced toward the Union Army on Frayser's Farm, or Glendale. The Confederates captured a division and a leader. The Union struck back with an attack and saved themselves. The Union army had used trees and obstacles to hinder the progress of the Confederates, but they decided to clear the road. As they were clearing, the United States soldiers were chopping down more trees to continually obstruct the Union's path.







http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/battles/va020b.htm http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Battle-of-Glendale http://civilwarlandscapes.org/cwla/states/va/glen/glenf.htm