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The Battle of the Wilderness was fought on May 5–7, 1864, during the American Civil War. It was the first battle of Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant 's 1864 Virginia Overland Campaign against General Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia .
During Battle of the Wilderness rallied and formed, under heavy fire, disorganized and fleeing troops of different regiments. At Petersburg, Virginia, 30 July 1864, bravely and coolly carried orders to the advanced line under severe fire. [5] Action date for Battle of the Wilderness is listed in the Official Record as May 6, 1864. [13]
The Battle of the Wilderness May 5–6, 1864. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1994. ISBN 0-8071-1873-7. Rhea, Gordon C. The Battles for Spotsylvania Court House and the Road to Yellow Tavern May 7–12, 1864. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1997. ISBN 0-8071-2136-3. Rhea, Gordon C.
The Battle of the Wilderness May 5–6, 1864. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1994. ISBN 0-8071-3021-4; U.S. War Department, The War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1880–1901. Volume XXXVI Part I
The following Confederate States Army units and commanders fought in the Battle of the Wilderness (May 5–7, 1864) of the American Civil War. The Union order of battle is listed separately. Order of battle compiled from the army organization [ 1 ] May 5–6, 1864, [ 2 ] the army organization at beginning of the Campaign , [ 3 ] the army ...
The heaviest losses the 140th New York would incur in a single battle were incurred during severe fighting in the Battle of the Wilderness between May 5–7, 1864. The 529 soldiers of the 140th NY led the opening of the battle with a charge across Saunders Field, and were among the first Union troops to engage the Confederacy in battle.
Battle of the Wilderness [10] May 5–10, 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania: May 10–18, 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor: June 1–12, 1864 Second Battle of Petersburg: June 18, 1864 Battle of Reams' Station June 29, 1864 Fort Stevens (Washington, D.C.) July 11, 1864 Battle of Charlestown August 21, 1864 Battle of Opequon (Gilbert's Ford) September 13, 1864
English: This map shows the positions of the Union Army of the Potomac and Confederate Army of Northern Virginia a few days before the Battle of the Wilderness. Positions are based on page 23 of The Battle of the Wilderness May 5-6, 1864 by Gordan C. Rhea.