Episode 2 of 5

Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

When: May 8–21, 1864
Where: Spotsylvania Court House
Part of: Overland Campaign opens: Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Sedgwick's death, Yellow Tavern and Ware Bottom Church

Fighting occurred from May 8 through May 21, 1864, as Grant attempted to break the Confederate line.

Grant tried various schemes to break the Confederate line during this engagement. The battle was part of the Overland Campaign, with fighting occurring on and off from May 8 through May 21, 1864.

Sources

Battle of Spotsylvania Court House Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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