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title: Union Assault at Cold Harbor, 3 June 1864
author: Alfred R. Waud
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21413/union-assault-at-cold-harbor-3-june-1864/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-12-08
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# Union Assault at Cold Harbor, 3 June 1864
_Authored by Alfred R. Waud_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21413.jpg)
## Image Caption
Union assault on the Confederate breastworks at the [Battle of Cold Harbor](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2849/battle-of-cold-harbor/) on 3 June 1864, sketch by Alfred R. Waud in *Harper's Weekly: Journal of [Civilization](https://www.worldhistory.org/civilization/)*, June 25 1864.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Waud, A. R. (2025, December 08). Union Assault at Cold Harbor, 3 June 1864. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Waud, Alfred R.. "Union Assault at Cold Harbor, 3 June 1864." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 08, 2025. .
### MLA
Waud, Alfred R.. "Union Assault at Cold Harbor, 3 June 1864." *World History Encyclopedia*, 08 Dec 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:7th_New_York_Heavy_Artillery_Regiment_in_Barlows_Charge_at_Cold_Harbor_VA_Harpers_Weekly_25Jun1864.tif) by [**Alfred R. Waud**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:7th_New_York_Heavy_Artillery_Regiment_in_Barlows_Charge_at_Cold_Harbor_VA_Harpers_Weekly_25Jun1864.tif). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 08 December 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.