The Crossing of the James 

Who was the victor of the Overland Campaign of 1864, Ulysses S Grant or Robert E Lee?
This is question long debated by military historians. In this talk ACWRTUK member Jeremy Mindell seeks to answer it by looking at the objectives of the two sides, the human costs of the campaign, and the strategic position at its close, with some controversial conclusions. It was a brilliant follow-on to Frank O’Reilly’s talk on the Battle of the Wilderness also available here on this channel.
It may still be possible to attend our 2024 Conference on The Atlanta Campaign of 1864, which takes place on 4-6 April at De Vere Latimer House, subject to availability of rooms at the venue. Book now with our agents Old Country Tours or through our website www.acwrt.org....