Army of Virginia | |
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Active | June 26, 1862 – September 12, 1862 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Field Army |
Size | 50,000-100,000 peak |
Engagements | Battle of Cedar Mountain Second Battle of Bull Run |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maj. Gen. John Pope |
The Army of Virginia was organized as a major unit of the Union Army and operated briefly and unsuccessfully in 1862 in the American Civil War. It should not be confused with its principal opponent, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by Robert E. Lee.