Battle of Rocky Face Ridge
May 7-13, 1864 The Battle of Rocky Face Ridge was the first encounter between Union forces commanded by Major General William T. Sherman and … Read more
Battle of Saint Mary’s Church
June 24, 1864 The Battle of Saint Mary's Church, which was also known as the Battle of Nance's Shop, was an engagement in Lieutenant … Read more
Battle of Sappony Church
June 28, 1864 Fought on June 28, 1864, the Battle of Sappony Church was part of the Wilson-Kautz Raid during the Petersburg Campaign. On … Read more
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
May 8–21, 1864 Fought between May 8 and 21, 1864, the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House was the second major engagement of Ulysses S. … Read more
Battle of Spring Hill
November 29, 1864 The Battle of Spring Hill was a minor military engagement of major importance that took place in Maury County, Tennessee, on … Read more
Battle of Staunton River Bridge
June 25, 1864 Fought on June 25, 1864, the Battle of Staunton River Bridge was the first major engagement of the Wilson-Kautz Raid during … Read more
Battle of the Crater
July 30, 1864 Fought on July 30, 1864, the Battle of the Crater was a failed Union attempt to bring an early conclusion to … Read more
Battle of the Wilderness
May 5–7, 1864 Fought between May 5 and 7, 1864, the Battle of the Wilderness was the first major battle in Lieutenant General Ulysses … Read more
Battle of Tom’s Brook
October 9, 1864 On March 12, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant as General-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States. Upon … Read more
Battle of Totopotomoy Creek
May 29–30, 1864 On March 10, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant as General-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States. Grant … Read more