war

Virginia – Decisive battle – Union victory: Lee’s forces surrounded. He subsequently surrenders. – April 9, 1865

Virginia – Major battle – Union victory: Union forces thwart Lee’s final attempt to resupply. – April 8, 1865

Robert E. Lee again faces Ulysses S. Grant. C: 52,000 vs U: 100,000 and though Grant again loses way more men U: 18,399 to C: 13,421 and the battle is inconclusive, Lee is shocked by how Grant won’t surrender. 5/8/1864 5/21/1864