Most students of the American Civil War know about the terrible fighting that occurred at Cold Harbor in Hanover County, Virginia, from June 1-3, 1864.
From May 27 to June 1, the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac and the Cavalry Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia slugged it out at places like Hanovertown, Haw\'s Shop, Matadequin Creek, Hanover Court House, Ashland, and, finally, Cold Harbor.
However, few know about the severe Cavalry fighting leading up to the battle of Cold Harbor.
Most students of the American Civil War know about the terrible fighting that occurred at Cold Harbor in Hanover County, Virginia, from June 1-3, 1864