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The Second Battle of the Weldon Railroad

August 18, 2019 WalterCoffey

August 18, 1864 – Fighting broke out southwest of the Petersburg siege lines when Federals tried moving beyond the Confederates’ flank to sever the Weldon

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The Deep Bottom Engagement

July 26, 2019 WalterCoffey

July 26, 1864 – As the Petersburg siege continued, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant directed the Army of the Potomac to launch an ancillary attack

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The Battle of Ream’s Station

June 29, 2019 WalterCoffey

June 29, 1864 – A Federal cavalry force was nearly destroyed while trying to raid two railroads supplying the Confederates in Petersburg, Virginia. Lieutenant General

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The Battle of the Weldon Railroad

June 23, 2019 WalterCoffey

June 23, 1864 – Fighting broke out clashed as the Federals sought to extend their left flank and cut the railroad south of Petersburg, Virginia.

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The Battle of Brandy Station

June 9, 2018 WalterCoffey

June 9, 1863 – Major General Jeb Stuart’s Confederate cavalry narrowly escaped defeat in the largest cavalry battle ever waged in North America. Brigadier General

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