The battle of cold harbor took place in Richmond, Virginia, which was the capital of the Confederate States of America. The battle took place over a two week period. It started on May 31st and ended on June 12th in Northern Virginia. Ulysses S. Grant attacked in hopes of attaining the Confederate capital
Ulysses S. Grant was an important United States general during the civil war. The battle of Cold Harbor was the last battle of his campaign.
He was the general for the union along with Ulysses S Grant and helped with the Overland Campaign …show more content…
The battle was his final major win for the Confederate States.
The war was very deadly because of the use of technology and tactics. It is remembered as one of the bloodiest battles in American History. It was one of the final battles of the union. Thousands of soldiers were killed or injured by the Confederate army. Soon after the war ended Grant withdrew. He stated that he regretted the last attack on the Cold Harbor.
Union casualties: 12,700
Confederate casualties: 5000
The battle of cold harbor is known as the turning point of the Civil War because it marked the turning point in strategies for both the union and Confederate commanders. It was one of the last important battles of Ulysses S.