MAY 3, 1864:
The Camden Expedition of
the Red River Campaign ends with the Union army’s ignominious return to Little
Rock, Arkansas. The Union had achieved none of its objectives during the Camden
Expedition.
Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant issues marching orders to The Army of The Potomac: Cross the Rapidan River and engage The Army of Northern Virginia.
Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant issues marching orders to The Army of The Potomac: Cross the Rapidan River and engage The Army of Northern Virginia.
