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From: "Jeffrey A. Franks" <>
Subject: Re: [PAMERCER-L] CIVIL WAR QUESTION
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 10:10:18 -0500


Michael,

The Battle for the Wilderness was a very bloody campaign, with a heavy loss of life. It took place in May and
June of 1864, which was less than a year before the end of the Civil War. Check out this link for a good
summary.

http://tqd.advanced.org/3055/netscape/experience/battles/wildernesscampaign.html

Jeffrey Franks

Michael Hoovler wrote:

> Hi All,
> Just wondering if the Civil War was also known as the Battle of the Wilderness. Found a reference to this
> while researching a relative. Thanks!
> Mike
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