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Grant put the city of Richmond under siege by essentially surrounding it and cutting off any supply route. The above answer requires more detail. In the Spring of 1864 Grant devised a strategy to cut Richmond's supply lines from the South. Five railroads led from the city of Petersberg to Richmond, Grant's plan was to destroy these and Richmond would surely fall. This strategy was placed in jepoardy and Richmond would live to see another day.
I live about 125 miles from Richmond VA. I live in Trinity NC. You will take 40 East to Richmond. I would say you would take me one hour and a half to get there. I think the scenery is nice .
When President Lincoln had appointed US General Grant as the Union's general in chief, he was given the sacred title of Lieutenant General, used only for George Washington. Grant would not be able to capture Richmond unless he first defeated the Lee led Army of Northern Virginia.
Before Grant could capture Richmond, he first had to defeat Confederate forces in Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg was a crucial supply center for the Confederate Army, and its fall would significantly weaken their defenses. By securing Petersburg, Grant aimed to cut off supplies to Richmond, making it easier to launch an assault on the Confederate capital itself. This strategic approach was essential for the Union to gain a decisive advantage in the Civil War.
Grant's strategy was based on his knowledge that the Army of Northern Virginia should be defeated, not the capture of Richmond. His strategy was also based on the fact that the Union had overwhelming advantages in manpower and materiel resources that the Confederacy could never match. As an aside, US President Lincoln always believed the capture of Richmond was vital. If Grant could defeat Lee's Amy of Northern Virginia, surely Richmond would soon be captured.
General US Grant had assigned over 30,000 troops to be under the command of Major General Benjamin F. Butler. Grant' s plan closely resembled the strategy of former General George B. McClellan. Butler would ascend to the James River in Virginia and land to the south of Richmond. Grant believed that Butler's army could easily defeat the small Confederate force left to defend Richmond. Butler was expected to cut Richmond's lines of supply and communications that led to the south of the city. If for some reason Butler could not capture Richmond, he would at least cut off its lines of supply and communications and place the city under siege.
I suppose it would depend on how you go, but Columbus, Ohio would be pretty close to halfway, I would think.
Robert E. Lee was not defeated anywhere. When he saw that the south would be not able to win, he surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia.
I think it would be the last escape route from Richmond.
It would still be Richmond because it is a place