Though Grant was outnumbered 2­1 at this May 5­7, 1864 battle, his goal for engaging Grant at this location was to limit the range of Union artillery.
Though Grant was outnumbered 2­1 at this May 5­7, 1864 battle, his goal for engaging Grant at this location was to limit the range of Union artillery. Lee ordered Generals Ewell and Hill to engage Grant at this location north of the railroad junction at Gordonsville.  Ultimately the battle ended in a draw, though Grant refused to retreat, and ordered the Union troops to advance on to Spotsylvania Court House. For ten points, identify this battle, the first of Grant's Overland Campaign, named for the dense forested area where the battle took place.
Though Grant was outnumbered 2­1 at this May 5­7, 1864 battle, his goal for engaging Grant at this location was to limit the range of Union artillery.
Battle of The Wilderness