The Siege of Petersburg

The Siege of Petersburg (1864-1865) was a crucial series of battles during the American Civil War. Union forces, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, aimed to capture the Confederate city of Petersburg, Virginia, which was vital for supply routes to the Confederate capital of Richmond. The siege lasted nearly ten months, marked by trench warfare and significant casualties on both sides. Ultimately, the Union's persistent efforts and strategies to cut off supplies led to the fall of Petersburg in April 1865, contributing to the eventual surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and the conclusion of the war.