The Virginia Campaigns, March–August 1862, by Christopher Kolakowski, covers key battles in the Commonwealth of Virginia including Malvern Hill, Glendale, Gaines' Mill, Mechanicsville, and Second Bull Run. It also discusses the changes made in leadership of the Union command as President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton assumed direction of the war. This text is published to tie in with the 150th anniversary of the United States Civil War. It is suitable for high school students through adults, including military personnel and historians that may be interested in this work. Every Civil War enthusiast, historian, student, teacher, military member or veteran will enjoy this beautifully illustrated and detailed book about the important people and events concerning the Virginia Campaigns of 1862. An enthralling tale of military strategy and engagements between the North and the South, filled with photographs of important people and events taken during the time period, and color illustrations and maps.