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why did grant decide not to return to washington but to instead continue to attacking lee after the battle of the wilderness?

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Grant's understanding of strategic situation caused him to continue to attack Lee in order to bring the war to an end.
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because the battle made him realize that Lee had very few reserves. He knew that if he continued to attack every day, he would eventually the Confederates down.
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