Campaign of the Army of the Potomac to Richmond
The Nation’s Intelligencer recounts Grant’s overland advance from Culpeper to Richmond, detailing heavy casualties at Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor, the crossing of the North Anna and Pamunkey rivers, and the army’s march toward the capital with major actions led by Hancock, Meade, and Reynolds as well as the retreat of Lee’s forces toward the Richmond area.
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Matapong
Culpepper
Tin Potomac
Corpa Virthy
7Th Corps
Ficn
Oesie
Crane
Cory
Lefent Milford
Gurney'’s Station
Bowl Green
Lee
Spotsylvania
Vanover Court Honan
North Anna River
Jericho Mills
Ocean Corps
Leacock
North Anniao
North Aan
Port Royal
Rappahannock
Geant
North Anna
Mrnday
Torbert
Dion
Grexe
Sheridan
Hanover Merry
Hanovertown
Panseey
Righmond
White House
McClydan
Pen Sulla
Berckineidge
Sigel
Wateon Bell
Morhanicaville
Richmond
Pototine
Peninsula
Army and Navy Journal
Hanover Court House
Pair Quahy
Patumuc
Chickahominy
Fatumuc
Potomac
Virginia
Antictan
Gettysburg
Malvern
Daragtee
Ornek
Bermuda
Uierivan
James
Pamunkey
Ville-Pits
Powart
Marbor
Cold Harbor
Chickabaminy
Manule
Overland Campaign Reflections on Grant to Richmond
A Civil War era critique argues the overland march to Richmond weakened the Army of the Potomac. It notes heavy losses from Wilderness to Petersburg, exhaustion after six weeks marching, and doubts about rapid assault versus siege. It cites President Lincoln's views and questions Grant's strategy and its impact on Washington.
Petersburg Campaign Aftermath and Mine Disaster Review
The passage reviews the June 220th operations around Petersburg, noting rapid combat costs and brigade reorganization. It cites the July pause, Hood’s raid into Maryland, and a failed mine explosion that delayed further assaults on Petersburg, with mixed hopes for Grant’s push. The piece credits the Potomac army's endurance and valor amid setback.
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Jane
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Richmond
New York Times
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Potomachans
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Ron Wrnasn
Japan
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Army of the Potomac
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