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He waged a war of attrition against the South. He knew that he had more resources and was always on the attack. Some have said he tried to deplete the rebel's ammunition supply by sacrificing his men. An example in the battle of Cold Harbor, where in one assault the Yanks lost around 7000 men in only 8 minutes.

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