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The First encounter took place early on June 1, 1864 when the Union Cavalry Division led by Gen. Philip Sheridan, supported by the VI Corp led by Gen. Horatio Wright managed to repulsed the assault of I Confederate First Corp but then failed to break the Confederate entrenched line.
The second encounter took place on June 3d, when Grant ordered of his VI, XVIII and II Corps to carry on a massive penetration of the Confederate line.
They bravely attacked but, after about an hour of combat they were repulsed leaving on the field 7000 dead or wounded.
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Where was the battle cold harbor fought?
at Cold Harbor, Maryland
Where was the battle of The battle of cold harbor?
cold harbor,VA
When did Battle of Cold Harbor happen?
Battle of Cold Harbor happened on 1864-05-31.
What are some facts about the battle of cold harbor?
Cold harbor was the only battle that the confederacy and the union knew about, before the battle began!
What battle happened at Harbor Virginia during the Civil War?
If you mean Cold Harbor, Virginia, it was the battle of Cold Harbor. Michael Montagne
How did cold harbor battle start?
Trick question! cold harbor never happened!
How many American soldiers were in the Battle of Cold Harbor?
About 170 thousand Americans served at Cold Harbor.
Winner at the battle of cold harbor?
union
Who won at the battle of cold harbor?
confederatorys
Where did the battle of cold harbor in the civil war take place?
The battle took place at Cold Harbor Virginia, about 10 miles northeast of Richmond.
Who won cold harbor?
The Battle of Cold Harbor occurred as part of the American Civil War. The battle was won by the Confederacy, which was led by Robert E. Lee.
Was Cold Harbor in Virginia a harbor?
The famous US Civil War Battle of Cold Harbor began in early June. Cold Harbor was neither a harbor or a town. It was a location where five roads intersected and it had strategic importance.
