Which of the following weakened Grant's ability to defeat Lee at the Battle of the Wilderness?
A) Grant's army outnumbered Lee's army
B) The forest cover nullified Grant's artillery
C) Soldiers would be forced to engage in close combat that either side could ill afford
D) All of the above

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A) While Grant's army may have outnumbered Lee's, it did not necessarily weaken his ability to defeat Lee.

B) The forest cover did pose a challenge for Grant's artillery, as it limited visibility and cleared firing lines.

C) Soldiers being forced to engage in close combat was a disadvantage for both sides, as it increased casualties and made it harder to maintain formations.

Therefore, option D is the best choice as all three options weakened Grant's ability to defeat Lee at the Battle of the Wilderness.

Which of the Following Weakened Grant's Ability to Defeat Lee