Question: how many union troops fought in the wilderness battle that lasted 44 days
Answer: Lee Units involved Army of the Potomac IX Corps Army of Northern Virginia Strength 124,232 ( `` present for duty '' ) 60 -- 65,000 Casualties and losses 17,666 ( 2,246 killed , 12,037 wounded , 3,383 captured / missing ) 11,033 ( 1,477 killed , 7,866 wounded , 1,690 captured / missing )