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The Battle of Seven Pines was a battle of the American Civil War. It was fought on May 31st and June 1st, 1862. It is sometimes called the Battle of Fair Oaks. The Confederate army tried to overwhelm part of the Union army. The Union army won the battle.

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Battle of Seven Pines
Prof. Lowe ascending in the Intrepid to observe the Battle of Seven Pines
The Battle of Fair Oaks, Va. by Currier and Ives (1862)
General Thomas Francis Meagher at the Battle of Fair Oaks, June 1, 1862
Burying the dead and burning dead horses after the battle
Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, Commanding
Brig. Gen. Edwin V. Sumner
Brig. Gen. Samuel P. Heintzelman
Brig. Gen. Erasmus D. Keyes
General Joseph E. Johnston, Commanding
Maj. Gen. Gustavus W. Smith
Maj. Gen. James Longstreet
Maj. Gen. John B. Magruder

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In Spanish: Batalla de Seven Pines para niños

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