MAY 9, 1864:
The Battle of
Spotsylvania Court House (Day Two) (The
Battle of Laurel Hill):
Both sides begin furiously entrenching in and around
Spotsylvania Court House. Battle is ongoing throughout the day.
General Philip Sheridan U.S.A,
and his cavalry begin moving toward Richmond. Jeb Stuart’s cavalry is forced to
pursue, leaving Robert E. Lee without a reconnaissance force.
While on an inspection
tour of Union artillery positions primed to fire on beleaguered Confederate
positions atop Laurel Hill, Major General John H. Sedgwick is killed by a
Confederate sniper moments after he scoffs at danger: “They couldn’t hit an
elephant at this distance.”
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