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Why did lees army fail to retaliate after union attacks during the wilderness campaign?
Lee's men failed to retaliate after the Union attacks during the Wilderness Campaign due to exhaustion.
Why did lees army fail to retaliate after Union attacks the wilderness campaign?
Lee's men failed to retaliate after the Union attacks during the Wilderness Campaign due to exhaustion.
What was the significance of the Wilderness Campaign?
it was the point in the civil war IMPROVEMENT. The Army of the Potomac for the first time, after suffering a setback, did not retire but retained the strategic initiative, slipping south towards Richmond forcing the outbalanced Lee's Army of Northern Virginia to hastily follow them in order to cover the Confederate capital. It was the start of the Overland Campaign, which ended at Appomattox Court House with Lee's surrendering.
What can be said about the confederate army in the wilderness campaign?
Tough, outnumbered though they were. They fought fiercely, as always, and pinned several defeats on Grant. The army was getting few recruits, as Grant and Sherman had taken the war to the homes of the southern people, and drained Lee's manpower and sustenance. Many men went home to defend their homes.
How long did Grant's siege of Lee's army at Peterburg last?
About ten and one-half months, from mid-June 1864 until April 2, 1865. Before this siege began there was a six week long campaign, called "The Overland Campaign" during which several fierce battles were fought, notably the battles of The Wilderness and Spottsylvania. Grant was trying to get around Lee's Army and on to Richmond, and Lee kept interposing his army between Grant and the Confederate capital. During this six weeks, Grant lost more men than Lee had in his army. Confederate losses were very heavy too, and at the end, the Confederates could no longer keep to the open field. The Rebels had to seek the extra strength given by strong entrenchments, but in doing so, they lost their freedom of maneuver. Once forced into the defenses of Richmond and Petersburg, it was only a matter of time.
