Campaigns and Battles
The Army fought in a number of campaigns and battles, including:
| Campaign | Year | Army strength at the beginning of campaign | Major Battles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Campaign | 1862 | 55,633 | Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) |
| Seven Days Battles | 1862 | approx. 92,000 | Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill |
| Northern Virginia Campaign | 1862 | approx. 54,000 | Second Bull Run (Second Manassas) |
| Maryland Campaign | 1862 | approx. 60,000 | Antietam (Sharpsburg) |
| Fredericksburg Campaign | 1862 | approx. 75,000 | Fredericksburg |
| Chancellorsville Campaign | 1863 | approx. 75,000 | Chancellorsville |
| Gettysburg Campaign | 1863 | 75,054 | Gettysburg |
| Bristoe Campaign | 1863 | 55,221 | |
| Mine Run Campaign | 1863 | approx. 50,000 | |
| Overland Campaign | 1864 | 62,230 | Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor |
| Richmond–Petersburg Campaign | 1864–65 | 82,633 | Siege of Petersburg, including the Battle of the Crater |
| Appomattox Campaign | 1865 | around 50,000 | Five Forks, Battle of Appomattox Court House |
On April 9, 1865, the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered to the Army of the Potomac at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the Civil War, with General Lee signing the papers of surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant. The day after his surrender, Lee issued his Farewell Address to the Army of Northern Virginia.
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