BATTLES

History


1864:
June 15-18
Jerusalem Plank Rd.
The Crater
Weldon Railroad
Reams Station
Peebles Farm
Burgess Mill

1865:
Hatcher's Run
Fort Stedman
Lewis Farm
White Oak Road
Five Forks


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BURGESS MILL:
Prelude

October 26, 1864

With the intent of cutting off the last two supply lines out of Petersburg, Boydton Plank Road and the South Side Railroad, Gen. Grant (USA) launches another two-pronged offensive, the sixth overall, aimed at Petersburg and Richmond. In late October, the Army of the James is sent to attack the defenses around Richmond and the II, V, and IX Corps are sent westward around Petersburg.

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