Confederate Armies & Departments in the Eastern Theater
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The Confederate Army the Potomac under the command of General Joseph Johnston held the line of northern Virginia centered on Manassas. |
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The Army of the Peninsula under the command of Major General John Magruder defended the eastern approaches to Richmond. |
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The Department of Norfolk under the command of Brigadier General Benjamin Huger was responsible for the defence of North Carolina and Southern Virginia. |