Petersburg (1 h 54 m, 15 jun 1864 ano – 21 h 26 m, 2 abr 1865 ano)

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The Battle of Petersburg was a series of battles around the cities of Richmond and Petersburg during the civil war. Beginning after the unsuccessful attack of the city of Petersburg by Ulysses S. Grant, Grant then construction trenches around the eastern portion of Richmond to the outskirts of Petersburg. The city was a major supply hub to the confederate army led by Robert E. Lee, who finally abandoned the city and retreated, which led afterward to his ultimate surrender at Appomattox Court House. The Siege of Petersburg continues to be known as an early example of trench warfare. Union victory.