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The Overland Campaign

The Civil War In4 Minutes

Historian Dave Richards discusses the complexities of the Overland Campaign. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics. American Battlefield Trust

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Campaign Details

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Battle Facts

Spotsylvania and Orange Counties, VA | May 5, 1864

Result: Inconclusive

Estimated Casualties

29,800

Union
17,000

Confed.
13,000

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Battle Facts

Spotsylvania County, VA | May 8, 1864

Result: Inconclusive

Estimated Casualties

31,086

Union
18,399

Confed.
12,687

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Battle Facts

Hanover County, VA | May 31, 1864

Result: Confederate Victory

Estimated Casualties

17,332

Union
12,737

Confed.
4,595

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