Part 2: Battle of North Anna

…forming Lee’s famous “inverted V.” The inverted V not only commanded high ground at its center, but it also acted as a force multiplier against Union forces who were split by it on both sides. A confident Lee said, “if I can get one more pull at [Grant], I will defeat him, Read More …

Battle of the North Anna River – Part 1

What happened? Prelude to the Battle Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant took command of all Union armies on March 3, 1864, less than three months before meeting Lee at North Anna. He and President Lincoln were of one mind.   Grant would relentlessly engage Lee in battle Read More …