9 avr. 1865 - Surrender at Appomattox
Description:
With his army surrounded, his men weak and exhausted, Robert E. Lee realized there was little choice but to consider the surrender of his Army to General Grant. After a series of notes between the two leaders, they agreed to meet on April 9, 1865, at the house of Wilmer McLean in the village of Appomattox Courthouse. The meeting lasted approximately two and one-half hours and at its conclusion the bloodliest conflict in the nation's history neared its end.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
9 avr. 1865
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 160 ans