Confederate troops win the Battle of Cold Harbor (dec 11, 1862 – dec 15, 1862)
Description:
Confederate victory. The Union failed to penetrate Confederate defenses in a fierce fight. Despite the staggering losses at Cold Harbor, Grant managed to withdraw his troops and then deceive the Confederates for days as his army stealthily crossed the James River and marched towards Petersburg.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 11, 1862
dec 15, 1862
~ 4 days