Where did General Robert E. Lee defeat the union troops?

Answer 1

The first major battle was The Wilderness, followed by a relentless string of costly battles for the Union. However, Grant never retreated or withdrew his troops to the safety of Washington for the rest of the war.

Answer 2

Ulysses S. Grant first met Robert E. Lee during the War With Mexico.

Answer 3

The Overland campaign, starting with the Battle of the Wilderness in May 1864. It was a campaign of pure attrition, and went right on till the surrender at Appomattox in April 1865.

Answer 4

In the Seven Days Battles of the Peninsula campaign.

At Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.

And later at Cold Harbour before the long siege of Petersburg.