The Federal Army of the Potomac temporarily halts for the first time in over a month as Ulysses S. Grant prepares to embark on one of the riskiest maneuvers of the war.
Tag: Philip Sheridan
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 Death of Jeb Stuart
The “Cavalier of Dixie” succumbs to a wound suffered at the Battle of Yellow Tavern, and another legendary Confederate general was gone. This deeply saddens the South and has significant repercussions on the ongoing conflict.
The Battle of Yellow Tavern
Philip Sheridan embarks on a Federal cavalry raid intended to disrupt Confederate supply lines and destroy the famed command of Jeb Stuart. Sheridan engages the Confederates just a few miles outside Richmond, where Stuart is mortally wounded.
The Army of the Potomac is Ready
George G. Meade completes the reorganization of the Federal Army of the Potomac, with some help from new General-in-Chief Ulysses S. Grant. By month’s end, Meade has the troops ready for the spring offensive.