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At which battle was Johnston wounded, leading to him being replaced by Lee?
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The Battle of Seven Pines, also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks or Fair Oaks Station, took place on May 31 – June 1, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston was wounded during the battle and was succeeded by Robert E. Lee, marking a significant turning point in the conflict.
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