By early June 1864, Ulysses S Grant and his union forces were in a remarkable position.
They were less than a dozen a miles away from the confederate capital of Richmond.
Grant feels the enemy is demoralized and one major assault will be enough to not just defeat them, but end the American Civil War.
However, history reveals he greatly miscalculated Robert E Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia at the vital crossroads of Cold Harbor.
This is the finale of the Overland Campaign!