Siege of Petersburg
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The Richmond–Petersburg campaign was a series of battles around Petersburg, Virginia, fought from June 9, 1864, to March 25, 1865, during the American Civil War. Although it is more popularly known as
The "Dictator" siege mortar at Petersburg. In the foreground, the figure on the right is Brig. Gen. Henry J. Hunt, chief of artillery of the Army of the Potomac.
Fredericksburg, Virginia; May 1863. Soldiers in the trenches.
Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
Maj. Gen. George G. Meade
The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, also known as the First Battle of the Weldon Railroad, took place during the American Civil War fought June 21–23, 1864, near Petersburg, Virginia. It was the first
Union headquarters at Jerusalem plank road, sketched by Alfred Waud
Headquarters of General Meade, by Alfred Waud
Brig. Gen. William Mahone