The siege of petersburg results in a union victory (jun 9, 1864 – mar 25, 1865)
Description:
Petersburg was crucial to the supply of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's army and the Confederate capital of Richmond. Numerous raids were conducted and battles fought in attempts to cut off the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 9, 1864
mar 25, 1865
~ 9 months