Siege of Petersburg (Petersburg, Virginia) (jun 15, 1864 – apr 2, 1865)
Description:
During this long siege, Union forces attempted to break through the Confederate defenses protecting Richmond, the Confederate capital. The siege led to the fall of Petersburg and Richmond, hastening the end of the Civil War.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 15, 1864
apr 2, 1865
~ 9 months