The Battle of North Anna raged on from May 23-26, 1864 as Ulysses S. Grant continued his Overland Campaign vs. Robert E. Lee’s Confederates. The battle consisted of bloody fighting for both sides as well as stalemates among armies entrenched in earthworks. The inconclusive battle ended as Grant moved his forces southeast towards Cold Harbor. This video is part of a Battle Map mini series in partnership with the Richmond National Battlefield Park showcasing the most important battles of the Civil War in and around Richmond, Virginia. Check out the Richmond Animated Battle Map playlist if you would like to better view the videos in order: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1typDn0yHce-OAoI-2WU8ia

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