In June 1864, during the Overland Campaign of the American Civil War, General Ulysses S. Grant faced significant losses in the battles around Petersburg and Cold Harbor. At Cold Harbor, Grant suffered approximately 7,000 casualties in a single, ill-fated assault, leading to a costly setback. Overall, his forces experienced heavy casualties throughout the month as they engaged Confederate troops, resulting in both strategic challenges and diminished morale for the Union army. Despite these losses, Grant remained committed to his strategy of attrition against General Robert E. Lee's forces.
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