Army of Virginia

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.

Army of Virginia
ActiveJune 26, 1862 September 12, 1862
Country United States of America
Branch United States Army
TypeField Army
EngagementsBattle of Cedar Mountain
Second Battle of Bull Run
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Maj. Gen. John Pope
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