The Battle of Cold Harbor marked the end of the Overland Campaign as Ulysses S. Grant launched numerous assaults against Confederate lines protecting Richmond under Robert E. Lee. Today, we have an opportunity to save this land of such significance and honor. Please help us in this effort. [ Ссылка ]
The battle saw its heaviest fighting on June 3, 1864. Cold Harbor became one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War and forced Grant to move his forces south to Petersburg for a long siege.
This video is part of a Battle Map mini series in partnership with the Richmond National Battlefield Park showcasing the most important battles of the Civil War in and around Richmond, Virginia.
Check out the Richmond Animated Battle Map playlist if you would like to better view the videos in order: [ Ссылка ]
