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What major battle of Grant's Virginia campaign was fought very close to the Confederate capital city?

Cold Harbor


On November 25 1863 Union troops attacked the Southern position on Missionary Ridge and defeated the Confederate troops driving them out of what city?

Chattanooga


What route the union and confederate troops follow from the battle of the wilderness to the seige of Petersburg?

After the Battle of the Wilderness in May 1864, Union General Ulysses S. Grant's troops moved southward, engaging in a series of battles known as the Overland Campaign. They continued their advance toward Spotsylvania Court House, then to Cold Harbor, before pivoting towards Petersburg, Virginia. The Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, sought to defend the city, resulting in a prolonged siege that began in June 1864 and lasted until April 1865. This route was marked by significant combat and maneuvering as both sides aimed to secure strategic advantages.


What happend during the battle of Savannah during the civil war?

Sherman's troops took the city, but did not destroy it as they had with Atlanta. The Southern troops left the city and it was occupied without a fight. Sherman's army, traveling fast and light, reached Savannah on December 10, 1864 and found Confederate troops under Lt. General Hardee blocking them from the port. Instead, Sherman captured the lightly defended Fort McAllister on the Ogeechee River. With supplies and heavy guns delivered from a Union fleet, Sherman sent an ultimatum to the city leaders on December 17: surrender or be destroyed. Hardee's troops slipped away across the river and the city was surrendered on December 21.


In What battle did the us troops cut off the German supplies near the city of sedan?

The battle that US troops fought near the city of Sedan, and cut off the German army's supplies was the Meuse Argonne offensive. The soldiers pushed the Germans off Hindenburg lines, which successfully cut off their railway supply lines.

Related Questions

What city did the confederate troops follow from the battle of cold harbor?

I think the answer is Richmond, Virginia.


What city did the confederate troops pass by on their way to the battle of cold cold harbor?

Richmond, Virginia


What city did the Confederate troops pass on their way to the battle of Cold Harbor?

Richmond, Virginia


What city in Maryland was the confederate troops stopped when lee started to invade the north?

Battle of Antietam


What major battle of Grant's Virginia campaign was fought very close to the Confederate capital city?

Cold Harbor


How did the siege of Boston end?

The siege of Boston ended with the British troops evacuating the city. They had to wait in Boston Harbor for a number of days for the wind to be favorable enough to set sail out of the Harbor.


Which battle enabled American troops to retake the city of Detroit during the war of 1812?

The Battle of ____________ enabled American troops to retake the city of Detroit during the War of 1812


Jefferson Davis told confederate troops to set city on fire?

It sounds like Richmond


On November 25 1863 Union troops attacked the Southern position on Missionary Ridge and defeated the Confederate troops driving them out of what city?

Chattanooga


What was the cause of the British close Boston harbor and station troops in city?

Boston Tea Party


What are the causes of the British close of the Boston harbor and station troops in city?

the Boston tea party


When did Union troops defeat Confederate troops at Williamsburg Virginia?

The Army of the Potomac beats an outnumbered Confederate force at Williamsburg Virginia on May 5, 1862. Union General McClellan occupies the city the next day.