What are some Interesting facts about siege of Petersburg?

Answer 1

The US Civil War Siege of Petersburg was important in a number of ways:

1. Despite overwhelming odds, the North was unable to break through the elaborate fortification system devided by General Robert E. Lee and his generals;

2. The key to the capture of Petersburg would lead to the fall of Richmond as the supply route by rail and road ran from Petersburg to Richmond;

3. As with Petersburg, the fortifications of Richmond were designed perfectly;

4. One Union plan to break the siege on Petersburg was a tunnel under the fortifications. That failed; and

5. It took ten months but the siege was finally a success.