Northern Name for Battle: Wilderness Southern Name for Battle: Wilderness Location of Battle: Shadwell County, Virginia Date of Battle: May 57, 1864 Northern Commander: Ulysses S. Grant Southern Commander: Robert E. Lee Winner: Tie Northern Troops Involved: 102,000 Southern Troops Involved: 61,000 Northern Casualties: 17,666 Southern Casualties: 7,750 Interesting Facts: More casualties were inflicted on the Union in this battle, but a higher percentage of casualties were inflicted on the South.