1864 Spring Campaign

The 1864 Spring Campaign was a significant series of battles during the American Civil War, primarily in Virginia. Union forces, aiming to crush Confederate resistance, launched coordinated attacks against General Robert E. Lee’s army. Key battles included the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, and Cold Harbor. The campaign involved intense combat, strategic advances, and high casualties on both sides. Although the Union made some gains, the fighting was costly with little decisive victory, demonstrating the brutal, grueling nature of the war. Ultimately, the campaign set the stage for continued conflict until Union forces could apply greater pressure and victory became inevitable.