Description Popularly known as the Siege of Petersburg, it was not a classic military siege, nor was it strictly limited to actions against Petersburg. The campaign was nine months of trench warfare. Lee finally Popularly known as the Siege of Petersburg, it was not a classic military siege, nor was it strictly limited to actions against Petersburg. The campaign was nine months of trench warfare. Lee finally yielded to the overwhelming pressure, in April 186... More
Memories brevet Lieutenant Colonel for "Gallant and meritorious services during the recent operation resultinbrevet Lieutenant Colonel for "Gallant and meritorious services during the recent operation resulting in the fall of Richmond, Virginia , and the surrrender of the insurgent army under General R. E. Lee"... More
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Principal Cdrs: MG Meade [US]; Gen Lee [CS]; Forces Engaged: 158,300 total (US 83,289; CS 75,054); Estimated Casualties: 51,000 total (US 23,000; CS 28,000); Result(s): Union victory
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aide-de-camps to his Father MG George Gordan Meade
Description Other Names:Sharpsburg; Principal Cdrs: MG McClellan [US]; Gen Lee [CS]; Forces Engaged: Armies; Estimated Casualties: US 12,401, or 25%; CS 10,316, or 31%; bloodiest single-day battle in American hisOther Names:Sharpsburg; Principal Cdrs: MG McClellan [US]; Gen Lee [CS]; Forces Engaged: Armies; Estimated Casualties: US 12,401, or 25%; CS 10,316, or 31%; bloodiest single-day battle in American history.Result(s): Inconclusive (Union strategic vict... More
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Served as a Private in the 8th Pennsylvania Volinteer Infantry.
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Other Names: Marye's Heights; Principal Cdrs: MG Burnside [US]; Gen Lee [CS]; Forces Engaged: US 100,007; CS 72,497; Estimated Casualties: US 13,353; CS 4,576; Result(s): Confederate victory