Historedia
Person

John Sedgwick

Events
1
Episodes
5
Years
1864

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Sedgwick, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Overland Campaign opens: Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Sedgwick's death, Yellow Tavern and Ware Bottom Church

    1864

    Role: Union Major General

    1. May 4–7, 1864 · Wilderness of SpotsylvaniaBattle of the Wilderness

      Grant crossed the Rapidan River on May 4, 1864, to place forces between Lee and Richmond, initiating the Overland Campaign.

    2. May 8–21, 1864 · Spotsylvania Court HouseBattle of Spotsylvania Court House

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

    3. May 9, 1864 · Spotsylvania Court HouseDeath of John Sedgwick

      Union Major General John Sedgwick was killed by a long-range shot on May 9, 1864.

    4. May 11, 1864 · Yellow TavernBattle of Yellow Tavern

      Sheridan's cavalry engaged Confederate forces, resulting in the mortal wounding of J.E.B. Stuart on May 11, 1864.

    5. May 20, 1864 · Ware Bottom ChurchBattle of Ware Bottom Church

      A Confederate victory occurred in the Bermuda Hundred Campaign on May 20, 1864.

Sources

  1. John Sedgwick Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06