Grant's Overland Campaign was a series of battles fought in 1864 during the American Civil War. Led by Union General Ulysses S. Grant, the campaign aimed to engage and defeat the Confederate Army, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, in Virginia. The campaign included significant battles such as the Battle of the Wilderness and the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.
The campaign was marked by intense fighting and high casualties on both sides. Grant's strategy involved continuous engagement, seeking to wear down Lee's forces. Although the campaign did not achieve a decisive victory, it ultimately contributed to the Union's success in the war.