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to get to the investment and siege of Petersburg Union Army of the Potomac had to cross the River James.
OMG! no one can answer me! I really need to know how many pepople died in the siege of Petersburg for a history project! Also, how many people were injured ! i really need help from anyone that can !Union= 8150 casualtiesConfederate= 3236 casualties
During the Siege of Petersburg, which lasted from June 1864 to April 1865, the Union and Confederate forces suffered significant casualties. Estimates indicate that there were around 70,000 total casualties, including both killed and wounded, on both sides combined. The siege was characterized by prolonged trench warfare, contributing to the high number of casualties. The exact numbers can vary depending on the source, but the impact on both armies was profound.
Petersburg
By defending Petersburg throughout a nine-month siege.
156,000 troops all together 17,000 casualty sodiers for the Union and 13,000 casualty confederate soldiers
to get to the investment and siege of Petersburg Union Army of the Potomac had to cross the River James.
The Battle of Fredericksburg cost the Union Army of the Potomac 1,284 killed, 9,600 wounded, and 1,769 captured/missing.
OMG! no one can answer me! I really need to know how many pepople died in the siege of Petersburg for a history project! Also, how many people were injured ! i really need help from anyone that can !Union= 8150 casualtiesConfederate= 3236 casualties
From June 19, 1864, Petersburg was effectively under siege by the Union army. This city was important because Richmond had been able to receive supplies from that city.
During the Siege of Petersburg, which lasted from June 1864 to April 1865, the Union and Confederate forces suffered significant casualties. Estimates indicate that there were around 70,000 total casualties, including both killed and wounded, on both sides combined. The siege was characterized by prolonged trench warfare, contributing to the high number of casualties. The exact numbers can vary depending on the source, but the impact on both armies was profound.
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The siege of Petersburg lasted from June 15, 1864 to April 3, 1865 at 4,28 AM, when the first Union units entered the fortified town.
The siege and Battle of Petersburg ended with the decisive victory of the Union, on April 3,1865
Union General US grant ringed the city of Vicksburg with 70,000 troops. The Federals also began digging approaches. As the siege dragged on, the defending soldiers had their rations cut by 75%. Both civilians and Rebel soldiers at Vicksburg held out as long as they could.
Spotsylvania and Coldharbour.
Spotsylvania and Coldharbour.