1. Battle of the Wilderness

    · Wilderness Battlefield, Virginia, United States

    Battle of the Wilderness
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    Grant's army attacked Robert E. Lee's forces in the Wilderness during the opening battle of the Overland Campaign. Grant had led the army to the battle the preceding day; physical presence is supported by his command in the active field movement.

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