May 5, 1862---The Battle of Williamsburg

MAY 5, 1862:              

 The Battle of Williamsburg (The Battle of Fort Magruder) was the first large battle of the Peninsular Campaign, in which nearly 41,000 Federals and 32,000 Confederates were engaged. Williamsburg was an inconclusive battle that ended with the Confederates continuing their planned withdrawal toward Richmond. It was a Confederate delaying action, albeit a costly one on a large scale. McClellan intentionally miscategorized it as a "brilliant victory" over superior forces. Union casualties were 2,283. Confederate casualties were 1,682.