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Lee attacked Grant in the Wilderness in May 1864 to exploit the terrain's dense underbrush, which would limit the effectiveness of Grant's larger forces and disrupt their coordination. Lee aimed to inflict significant casualties on Union troops and halt their momentum, hoping to leverage his own familiarity with the land. Additionally, he sought to capitalize on the morale boost from previous Confederate victories, believing that aggressive action could deter Grant's campaign in Virginia. Ultimately, the Wilderness campaign became a brutal and costly engagement for both sides.
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Why did Grant decide not to return to Washington but to instead continue attacking Lee after the Battle of the Wilderness?
Grant decided not to return to Washington but to instead continue attacking Lee after the Battle of the Wilderness because the battle made him realize that Lee had very few reserves. He knew that if he continued to attack every day, he would eventually the Confederates down.
What caused the battle of the wilderness?
The General Robert E.Lee retreaded into theforestwith his troop hoping it would protect them. General Ulysses S. Grant and his troop followed them into the forest and decided to attack Lee's troop.
Who won the Battle of the Wilderness?
the battle of the wilderness was undecisive, or there was no winner.
What type of war did grant fight against lee at the wilderness campaign?
The Battle of the Wilderness was the first battle in the Overland Campaign. Grant lost this battle, but instead of retreating, clung on to Lee's flank, and eventually shunted him into a corner at Petersburg, where he besieged him till he ran out of manpower. (Grant had ended the system of prisoner-exchange).
General Grant and his army set out to attack Lee and take?
Richmond
Why did Grant decide not to return to Washington but to instead continue attacking Lee after the Battle of the Wilderness?
Grant decided not to return to Washington but to instead continue attacking Lee after the Battle of the Wilderness because the battle made him realize that Lee had very few reserves. He knew that if he continued to attack every day, he would eventually the Confederates down.
How did grant defeat lee?
Grant and Lee went head to head for the first time at the Battle of the Wilderness in 1864. Grant had assembled 120,000 men to Lee's 65,000. Grant lost 18,000 men to Lee's 11,000. Although Lee had won the battle, Grant, with his numerical superiority, inevitably won the war. Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattax court house April 1865
Who were the generals of the wilderness battle?
Ulyssus S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
What caused the battle of the wilderness?
The General Robert E.Lee retreaded into theforestwith his troop hoping it would protect them. General Ulysses S. Grant and his troop followed them into the forest and decided to attack Lee's troop.
Who won the Battle of the Wilderness?
the battle of the wilderness was undecisive, or there was no winner.
What type of war did grant fight against lee at the wilderness campaign?
The Battle of the Wilderness was the first battle in the Overland Campaign. Grant lost this battle, but instead of retreating, clung on to Lee's flank, and eventually shunted him into a corner at Petersburg, where he besieged him till he ran out of manpower. (Grant had ended the system of prisoner-exchange).
General Grant and his army set out to attack Lee and take?
Richmond
What leader was the leader in the battle of the wilderness?
North - Ulysses S. Grant South - Robert E. Lee
What were the battles that Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant fought in?
Battle of the Wilderness in Northern Va.
May 5 1864 hoping to reenact his humiliation of Hooker on Grant Lee began what battle?
wilderness
How many battles were there between lee and grant?
The Wilderness. Spotsylvania. Coldharbour. Petersburg. Five Forks. Appomattox.
Who won the battle of from the wilderness to cold harbor?
Lee was winning the battles, but Grant was winning the war by crowding him into a corner.
