Battle of cold harbor

Battle of Cold Harbor

By anna.bateman
  • The Start of the Battle

    The Start of the Battle

    Gen. Sheridan's cavalry seized the vital crossroads of Cold Harbor in Hanover County, VA.
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    Battle of Cold Harbor

  • First Fight

    First Fight

    Early on June 1, Sheridan's troops threw back an attack by Confederate infantry. Confederate reinforcements arrived from Richmond and Totopotomy Creek.
  • On the Battlefield

    On the Battlefield

    Both armies on the field, forming on a seven-mile front extending from Bathesda Church to the Chickahominy River.
  • Grant's First Regret

    Grant's First Regret

    Grant orders an attack on Bethesda Church-line and gets slaughtered at all points. The first attack Grant wished he did not order.
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    Battle Continues

    The Battle continues with encounters along the battle-front until the end on June 12.
  • Battle Ends

    Battle Ends

    The battle ends when the two forces meet and Grant falls back to James River. Ends in Confederate victory.
  • Aftermath

    Aftermath

    Grant's army suffered over 52,000 casualties, Lee's army suffered 33,000. This was the only battle Grant ever had any regrets and admitted that he made a mistake. However, Grant suffered less casualties than Lee's army by the end of the war.