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The End of the Overland Campaign: A Pivotal Turning Point in the American Civil War

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The Overland Campaign, fought from May to June 1864, was a series of bloody and indecisive battles fought between the Union Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. The campaign began with Union General Ulysses S. Grant's attempt to flank the Confederate army and capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. However, Confederate General Robert E. Lee repeatedly thwarted Grant's advances, and the campaign ended in a stalemate.

Cold Harbor to the Crater: The End of the Overland Campaign (Military Campaigns of the Civil War)

by Gary W. Gallagher

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The Overland Campaign was one of the most costly of the Civil War, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. The campaign also had a significant impact on the course of the war. Grant's failure to capture Richmond led to a loss of confidence in his leadership, and it gave Lee the opportunity to launch a new offensive against the Union army.

The Battles of the Overland Campaign

The Overland Campaign consisted of a series of battles, including:

The Battle of the Wilderness (May 5-7, 1864)
The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House (May 8-19, 1864)
The Battle of North Anna (May 23-26, 1864)
The Battle of Cold Harbor (June 3-12, 1864)

Each of these battles was a bloody and costly affair, and none of them resulted in a clear victory for either side.

The Aftermath of the Overland Campaign

The Overland Campaign ended in a stalemate, with neither side able to achieve its objectives. The campaign had a significant impact on the course of the war, however. Grant's failure to capture Richmond led to a loss of confidence in his leadership, and it gave Lee the opportunity to launch a new offensive against the Union army.

The Overland Campaign was a pivotal turning point in the American Civil War. It marked the end of Grant's attempts to capture Richmond through a frontal assault, and it led to a new phase of the war in which Grant would attempt to defeat Lee by cutting off his supplies and isolating him from his reinforcements.

The End of the Overland Campaign: A Military History Book

The book The End of the Overland Campaign is a comprehensive military history of the Overland Campaign. The book provides a detailed account of the battles of the campaign, as well as an analysis of the campaign's impact on the course of the war. The book is written by award-winning author and historian Bruce Catton.

The End of the Overland Campaign is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the American Civil War. The book provides a clear and concise account of one of the most important campaigns of the war, and it offers insights into the strategies and tactics of both sides.

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Cold Harbor to the Crater: The End of the Overland Campaign (Military Campaigns of the Civil War)

by Gary W. Gallagher

4.5 out of 5