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The Battle of Cold Harbor was fought from May 31- June 12 1864. The most significant fight of the battle occured on June 3rd. It was one of Ulysses S Grant’s last battles of the overland campaign. It’s remembered as one of America’s most lopsided and bloody battles. Thousands were killed or wounded during the frontal assault on Robert E. Lee’s army. On May 1st the battle first ensued with Ulysses flanking Lee’s army. The union seized the old Cold Harbor and defended it from confederate attacks. Both sides had suffered enormous casualties, and when both sides received reinforcements, it happened again. On the days after both sides had received their reinforcements, both sides spent time preparing and defending.

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