The Seven Days

Chronicle of a pivotal Civil War campaign, The Seven Days recounts the Union's ambitious drive to capture Richmond in the summer of 1862 and the Confederate counterattacks that turned the tide. The narrative follows the strategic maneuvers of generals such as McClellan and Lee, detailing the intense fighting at Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Savage's Station, White Oak Swamp, and Malvern Hill. Through vivid battle descriptions and analysis of tactical decisions, the book brings to life the desperate struggle that ultimately forced the Union forces to retreat, shaping the course of the war.