JOURNAL ARTICLE

COLD HARBOR.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 147. P. 60 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MACGREGOR, IAIN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Battle of Cold Harbor during the American Civil War, highlighting the strategic maneuvers and challenges faced by Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. In the spring of 1864, Grant aimed to destroy Lee's Army of Northern Virginia to secure a path to Richmond, but faced significant difficulties due to Lee's well-entrenched positions and the Union army's high casualty rates. The battle culminated in a disastrous frontal assault on June 3, 1864, resulting in heavy Union losses and leading to a shift in public sentiment against the war. Despite the setbacks at Cold Harbor, Grant continued his campaign, ultimately moving towards Petersburg, which would become a pivotal point in the war. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/07, Issue 147, p60
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:185892206
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