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The Battle of Petersburg, fought from June 1864 to March 1865 during the American Civil War, primarily involved Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Grant led the Union Army of the Potomac in a prolonged siege against Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The battle was marked by trench warfare and strategic maneuvers, ultimately leading to the fall of Petersburg and Richmond. This defeat significantly contributed to the Confederacy's downfall.
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In which 1864 battle did general ulyssis grant move towards Richmond and surrounded general Robert E. Lee and his troops?
Petersburg
What battle convinced general Lee to surrender?
genral lee surendered at a battle to grant. IMPROVEMENT The battle of Appomattox
Why did general lee leave virginia and Petersburg?
Because after the Battle of Five Forks, on Apr. 1, 1865 and the breakthrough of his front, Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia were about to be encircled. Therefore he decided that Petersburg and Richmond had to be evacuated.
General Robert e lee surrendered to general Ulysses s grant at what battle?
Appomattox Court House, which despite the name was actually a small village rather than a single building. The specific building where the surrender was concluded was the home of Wilmer McLean.
How many battles did general lee lose?
Robert E. Lee lost the battles of: Battle Cheat Mountain (9/11/1861 to 9/13/1861), Battle of South Mountain (9/14/1862), Battle of Gettysburg (7/1/1863), and Appomattox Campaign (3/29/1865).
Who was the confederate general of the battle of petersburg?
General Robert E. Lee was in overall command of the Confederate forces at the battle of Petersburg.
Who was the general for the union at the battle of petersburg?
Ulysses S. Grant was in command of Union forces at Petersburg.
Who was the union general of the battle of petersburg?
Ulysses S. Grant.
Who won at the battle of petersburg?
The Siege of Petersburg was a decisive Yankee victory and sent General Lee into hiding. This battle lasted 10 months.
Who won the Battle at Petersburg?
The Siege of Petersburg was a decisive Yankee victory and sent General Lee into hiding. This battle lasted 10 months.
In which 1864 battle did general ulyssis grant move towards Richmond and surrounded general Robert E. Lee and his troops?
Petersburg
Who was the victor at the battle of petersburg?
ANSWER The Union army of the Potomac was the victor at the battle of Petersburg.
When did Third Battle of Petersburg happen?
Third Battle of Petersburg happened on 1865-04-02.
When did Second Battle of Petersburg happen?
Second Battle of Petersburg happened on 1864-06-15.
When did First Battle of Petersburg happen?
First Battle of Petersburg happened on 1864-06-09.
Where did the battle of petersburg take place?
The Siege of Petersburg was in Virginia
Where did the petersburg battle take place?
The Siege of Petersburg was in Virginia
