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Battle of the Wilderness: Mayhem and Valor in Virginia

Explore the two-day Battle of the Wilderness (May 5-6, 1864) where Union and Confederate forces clashed fiercely at sites like Parker’s Store and Brock Road in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Witness the chaos and horrors of this pivotal Civil War engagement led by General Grant against Lee's forces. Read about the strategic maneuvers, challenges faced in the dense wilderness, and the ultimate indeterminate outcome. Discover the impact of this battle on the region and its significance in shaping the course of the war. Watch video insights and explore historical images of the battleground.

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Battle of the Wilderness: Mayhem and Valor in Virginia

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  1. First Wilderness Soniyaand Laura Hr. 6-7 Civil War

  2. Overview • May 5-6 (1864) • Spotsylvania, Virginia • Two day battle • Combats at Parker’s Store, Craig’s Meeting House, Todd’s Tavern, Brock Road, the Furnaces . • The most horrific of all battles

  3. North/ Union

  4. South/ Confederates

  5. Why did it start? • General Grant • Richmond • Protect the town • Engage Lee’s forces Until they were destroyed

  6. Disadvantages • Invisible • Area caught on fire • Lost their way

  7. 1st Day in the wilderness • Union :Started: 102,000 • Confederates: 61,000 • Fierce and chaotic • conf. corps led by Richard Ewell with Unions 5th corps • Grant –attack 4:00 a.m.

  8. 2nd day in the wilderness • A lot of smoke and fog • Trees made it difficult • Worst day in the wilderness • Near the Orange Plank Rd.

  9. Who won the battle? • Many call it a draw • North had advantages • Lee had turned both Grant’s flanks, and in the process nearly destroyed the Army of the Potomac. 

  10. What is it like now?

  11. Video http://www.awesomestories.com/assets/battle-of-the-wilderness-scenes-from-wicked-spring http://www.civilwar.org/photos/galleries/wilderness/wilderness-battlefield.html

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