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Stuart's Ride Around McClellan took place between 12 and 15 June 1862 during the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War when a Confederate cavalry force led by J. E. B. Stuart rode around the Union Army of the Potomac under the command of George B. McClellan. Although considered military insignificant, Stuart's raid provided an important morale boost to the Confederate cause. Shortly afterwards, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee took the offensive during the Seven Days Battles.

Background
As Union Force approached the Confederate capital of Richmond, Robert E. Lee ordered his cavalry commander to make a reconnaissance of McClellan's right flank. Lee wished Stuart to

Popular Culure
The only Confederate fatality of the raid was Captain

The wartime Confederate song "Join the Cavalry" makes reference to the ride.