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It was the start of Grant's Overland Campaign, which culminated with the fall of Richmond and Lee's surrender at Appomattox.
The battle was significant for itself because Grant, aware of the stalemate in which both armies were after three days of fighting, at the night of May 7, 1864 "snap decided" to silently abandon his positions, marching southward towards Richmond.
Thus, in order to cover the Confederate Capital and prevent Grant from interpose the Army of the Potomac between the Army of Northern Virginia and the city, Lee was compelled to hastily follow and precede the Union Army. By so doing Lee was
losing his freedom of movement and getting more and more to be subject on Grant's strategic initiative as the further battles of the campaign would have demonstrated.
What else can I help you with?
Did the Battle of the Wilderness lead to another war?
The battle of Wilderness led to the battle of Spotsylvania.
How long did the Battle of the Wilderness last?
The Battle of the Wilderness occured on May 5-7, 1864. Therefore it lasted 2 days.
What season was the Battle of the Wilderness Campaign?
In Spring ( May) 1864.
Who won the Battle of the Wilderness?
the battle of the wilderness was undecisive, or there was no winner.
Why was grants wilderness campaign successful despite the high casualty toll?
The Wilderness was a battle, not a campaign. It was the first battle of the Overland Campaign (May 1864). Lee had won this battle, but Grant did not retreat. He hung on Lee's flank and eventually crowded him into a corner.
Did the Battle of the Wilderness lead to another war?
The battle of Wilderness led to the battle of Spotsylvania.
When did Battle of the Wilderness happen?
Battle of the Wilderness happened in 1864.
Where was the wilderness battle?
It was in the wilderness near Spotsillevania, VA
Is the battle of the Wilderness and the battle of todd's tavern the same?
Todd's Tavern was a cavalry fight on May 4, 1864 and was one battle of the entire Battle in the Wilderness.
What year was Battle in the Wilderness?
The year the Wilderness battles occurred was 1864.
Was the Battle in the Wilderness close to the Battle of Chancellorsville?
Although the battlefield was roughly the same, the Battle of Wilderness Tavern or The Wilderness was fought one year later than that of Chancellorsville, from May 3rd to May 6th, 1864.
How long did the Battle of the Wilderness last?
The Battle of the Wilderness occured on May 5-7, 1864. Therefore it lasted 2 days.
What battle happened on May 5 to 7 1864?
The Battle of the Wilderness
Who won at the battle of the wilderness?
grant won the battle, the union army
Where was the battle of the Wilderness in Civil War?
The Battle of the Wilderness was fought in Virginia, about 20 kilometers west from Fredericksburg, as the crow flies, near Chancellorsville.
Where was The Wilderness Battle Located?
there were 4 locations
What happened in the battle of wilderness?
http://www.civilwarhome.com/wilderness.htm
