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The Battle of Cold Harbor in early June, 1864 was one battle in the so-called "Overland Campaign". The battle was an attempt by General Grant to dislodge General Lee's troops which were intrenched in defensive positions. Grant ordered his soldiers to attack the Confederates. In about twenty minutes 7,000 Union soldiers fell(killed and wounded). This attack was the only one that Grant later said he regretted ordering.
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What major battle of Grant's Virginia campaign was fought very close to the Confederate capital city?
Cold Harbor
What are some facts about the battle of cold harbor?
Cold harbor was the only battle that the confederacy and the union knew about, before the battle began!
How did cold harbor battle start?
Trick question! cold harbor never happened!
Who won at the battle of cold harbor?
confederatorys
Where did the battle of cold harbor in the civil war take place?
The battle took place at Cold Harbor Virginia, about 10 miles northeast of Richmond.
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