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James H. Ledlie
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James Hewett Ledlie was a civil engineer for American railroads and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is best known for his dereliction of duty at the Battle of the Crater during the Siege of Petersburg.
James H. Ledlie
James H. Ledlie
Battle of the Crater
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The Battle of the Crater took place during the American Civil War, part of the Siege of Petersburg. It occurred on Saturday, July 30, 1864, between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, and the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Major General George G. Meade.
Scene of the explosion July 30th 1864 Alfred R. Waud, artist
Scene of the explosion July 30th 1864 Alfred R. Waud, artist
Contemporary sketch of Col. Pleasants supervising the placement of powder in the mine
Contemporary sketch of Col. Pleasants supervising the placement of powder in the mine
National Park Service marker depicting details of the mine
National Park Service marker depicting details of the mine
Sketch of the explosion, as seen from the Union line, by Alfred Waud
Sketch of the explosion, as seen from the Union line, by Alfred Waud