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It started because General Ulysses S. Grant wanted to plan a surprise attack on the Confederate soldiers. The Confederates send Calvary men to spy on the Unions while they were resting in the wilderness. So THEY decided to plan a surprise attack on the UNIONS! No one won the battle.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe battle of the Wilderness lasted from May 4, until May 7, 1864.
It was indecisive and practically led to a stalemate.
At night of that day Grant's Army, instead retreating northward to Germanna Ford, set out southward advancing toward the heart of the enemy country, giving but little importance to its line of communication.
Taking that decision Grant took aback his opponent, Lee, who was somewhat outbalanced by the unexpected movement. And he then was able but only by a hair's breadth to prevent Grant's Army from interposing between his Army and Richmond.
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∙ 9y agoThinking his huge army could roll Lee's army up, outnumbering it two to one, Grant pitched it and was stymied after stiff southern resistance. He moved around Lee after the defeat, and was defeated again at Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor.
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When did Battle of the Wilderness happen?
Battle of the Wilderness happened in 1864.
Where was the battle of the Wilderness in Civil War?
The Battle of the Wilderness was fought in Virginia, about 20 kilometers west from Fredericksburg, as the crow flies, near Chancellorsville.
Where was The Wilderness Battle Located?
there were 4 locations
What battle did lee defeat hooker?
Lee defeated Gen. Hooker at the battle of the Wilderness.
What is the name of the general who won the battle of wilderness?
Robert E. Lee
Did the Battle of the Wilderness lead to another war?
The battle of Wilderness led to the battle of Spotsylvania.
When did Battle of the Wilderness happen?
Battle of the Wilderness happened in 1864.
Where was the wilderness battle?
It was in the wilderness near Spotsillevania, VA
Is the battle of the Wilderness and the battle of todd's tavern the same?
Todd's Tavern was a cavalry fight on May 4, 1864 and was one battle of the entire Battle in the Wilderness.
What time did the fire start in the wilderness battle in the civil war?
On May 5, 1864, at 6.OO AM, when thevanguards of Ewell's Confederate Corps crashed into Gen. Griffin's Federal division ofthe Potomac Army, deployed to protect the crossroad near Wilderness Tavern.
What year was Battle in the Wilderness?
The year the Wilderness battles occurred was 1864.
Was the Battle in the Wilderness close to the Battle of Chancellorsville?
Although the battlefield was roughly the same, the Battle of Wilderness Tavern or The Wilderness was fought one year later than that of Chancellorsville, from May 3rd to May 6th, 1864.
How long did the Battle of the Wilderness last?
The Battle of the Wilderness occured on May 5-7, 1864. Therefore it lasted 2 days.
What battle happened on May 5 to 7 1864?
The Battle of the Wilderness
Who won at the battle of the wilderness?
grant won the battle, the union army
Where was the battle of the Wilderness in Civil War?
The Battle of the Wilderness was fought in Virginia, about 20 kilometers west from Fredericksburg, as the crow flies, near Chancellorsville.
Where was The Wilderness Battle Located?
there were 4 locations
