Robert E. Lee concentrates his Confederate Army of Northern Virginia outside Richmond. Ulysses S. Grant plans to launch an all-out Federal assault, but oppressive heat and soldier fatigue cause delays.
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Armies Converge on Cold Harbor
Despite delays and miscommunications, Federal forces attack Confederates at the Old Cold Harbor crossroads near Richmond. This leads to Ulysses S. Grant planning for a massed Federal assault the next day.
Grant and Lee Shift Toward Cold Harbor
Robert E. Lee learns that Ulysses S. Grant plans to move his Federals southeast once more, this time to Old Cold Harbor.
Federals Close in on Richmond
The Federal Army of the Potomac moves toward Hanovertown, Virginia, in another effort to outflank the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. A significant cavalry battle ensues at Haw’s Shop as both armies dig in once more.
The Battle of North Anna Ends
Ulysses S. Grant faces challenges attacking Robert E. Lee’s Confederates south of the North Anna River due to Lee’s strong defenses. Grant ultimately decides on another move by Lee’s left, thereby ending combat around the North Anna.
The Battle of the North Anna: Lee Sets a Trap
Robert E. Lee positions his Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in a line intended to invite a Federal attack and waits for Ulysses S. Grant to take the bait.