What was the wilderness campaign?

The Wilderness Campaign was a series of battles during the American Civil War, primarily fought between May and June 1864, in the dense forests of Virginia. This campaign was part of Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign against Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Notable battles included the Battle of the Wilderness and the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, where both sides faced tremendous casualties in brutal, close-quarters combat. The campaign ultimately aimed to engage Lee's forces continuously, wearing them down despite the challenging terrain and high casualties.