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The Battle of the Wilderness, fought from May 5 to May 7, 1864, was a significant early confrontation in Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign during the American Civil War. Notable events included fierce combat in dense forests leading to high casualties on both sides, with Union forces experiencing confusion and disarray due to the terrain and smoke from fires. The battle marked the first engagement between Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, showcasing Grant's determination to engage Lee despite the heavy losses. Ultimately, while the battle was tactically inconclusive, it set the stage for continued Union offensives in the campaign.

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