Siege of Petersburg

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The Siege of Petersburg (June 15, 1864 – April 2,1865) was a ten-month long siege of Petersburg, Virginia, during the American Civil War. It foreshadowed the trench warfare that would be common in World War I, earning it a prominent position in military history.

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June 15 - 1864 - April 2 - 1865 - Siege - Petersburg - Virginia - American Civil War - Trench warfare - World War I

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Petersburg had been a supply center for Richmond given its strategic location just south of the capital. Not only was it oriented on the Appomattox River, but it was also a major crossroads and a junction for five railroads. The taking of Petersburg by Union forces would make the defense of Richmond a major concern for Robert E. Lee.

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Richmond - Appomattox River - Union - Robert E. Lee

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