Second phase of the Siege of Petersburg
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_siege
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Deep_Bottom
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Surrender_at_Appomattox_Court_House
gptkb:Fall_of_Petersburg Evacuation of Confederate forces Pursuit of Lee's army |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Confederate casualties estimated at 28,000
Union casualties estimated at 42,000 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:military_officer
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Robert_E._Lee
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Demonstrated the effectiveness of siege warfare
Highlighted the importance of logistics in warfare Marked a turning point in the Civil War Led to changes in military leadership Involved extensive use of railroads Influenced military strategies in future conflicts Significant for the morale of Union forces Significant for the use of artillery Contributed to the overall strategy of total war Involved extensive fortifications by both sides Involved multiple assaults and counterattacks Involved significant civilian impact in Petersburg Involved the use of African American troops Marked by high levels of attrition Part of a series of battles around Petersburg Followed by the Third phase of the Siege of Petersburg |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Contributed to the end of the Civil War
Led to the fall of Richmond |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Second phase of the Siege of Petersburg
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Petersburg,_Virginia
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Trench warfare
Siege operations Assaults on fortified positions |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Crater
gptkb:Battle_of_Globe_Tavern gptkb:Battle_of_Peebles'_Farm gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Gilmer gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Harrison |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
March 25, 1865
June 15, 1864 |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Union_victory
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of supply lines
Proximity to Richmond |