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Dec 3, 2023 · After the initial attacks on Petersburg by Union forces ended on June 18, a portion of the IX Corps picket line, built under fire, was established only four hundred feet from Elliot's Salient, part of the main Confederate line. The Federals decided to construct and explode a mine underneath the salient in an attempt to surprise and overwhelm ...
The campaign for Petersburg, Virginia during the Civil War’s final year spanned 292 days. Often identified as a “siege,” the contest for Petersburg is better understood as a relentless series of offensives orchestrated by Union forces designed to either break directly into Petersburg or sever the city’s communications.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable, founded in 2018, is dedicated to the study, preservation, and discussion of the people and events that were part of the War Between the States (1861-1865). Membership is open to all who have an interest in the American Civil War.
The Civil War Adventure Camp was one of the outstanding highlights of this trip. Everything from information / reservation... Read more ». A.S. Pamplin Historical Park is a 424-acre private sector historical park located near Petersburg, Virginia. 6125 Boydton Plank Rd. Petersburg, VA 23803.
May 25, 2023 · The city of Petersburg, 24 miles south of Richmond, was the junction point of five railroads that supplied the entire upper James River region. Capturing thi...
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Jun 12, 2006 · Naturally, the siege the Federals laid to Petersburg in June 1864 hurt living conditions for the inhabitants, but the war had impacted on the city from the start. When the Confederate government established its seat at Richmond, Southern politicians and bureaucrats soon overran the capital. Overcrowding forced the families of the new government ...
June 15 - 18, 1864. The Battle of Petersburg. Assault on Petersburg. General Ulysses S. Grant’s failure to capture Richmond or destroy the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the Overland Campaign (May 4-June 12, 1864) caused him to cast his glance toward Petersburg. Capturing this important transportation hub would isolate the ...
