Federal troops finally break the Confederate defenses and conquer Petersburg, Virginia, after nine grueling months of siege warfare.
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The Battles of Fair Oaks and Hatcher’s Run
Ulysses S. Grant’s Federal forces move to assault both ends of the Confederate siege line stretching from Richmond to Petersburg.
The Second Battle of Ream’s Station
Confederates score a decisive victory that decimates the Federal Second Corps, but it does little to stop the Federals from extending their siege lines south of Petersburg.
The Battle of the Weldon Railroad
As the Federal armies prepare to surround Petersburg, Ulysses S. Grant aims to cut off the city’s supply lines by capturing the two main railroads south and west of town.
Grant Crosses the James
Ulysses S. Grant directs the Federal Army of the Potomac to begin crossing the James River to move against Richmond and Petersburg. Meanwhile, Robert E. Lee struggles to find where the Federals had gone.
The Battle of the North Anna
Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia attacks a force from the Federal Army of the Potomac as it crosses the North Anna River. Lee strategically positions his forces while Ulysses S. Grant plans his next move.