  TABLE OF EVENTS I. Events in 1864 Preceding the Campaign Mar. The Strategic Importance of Petersburg The Battle of Petersburg, June 15-18, 1864 First Union Attempt on the Weldon Railroad The Battle of the Crater, July 30, 1864 The Fight for the Weldon Railroad The South Strikes Back The Battle of Fort Stedman Union Encirclement Becomes a Reality UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HISTORICAL HANDBOOK NUMBER THIRTEEN This publication is one of a series of handbooks describing the historical and archeological areas in the National Park System administered by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior. It is printed by the Government Printing Office and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington 25, D. C. Price 25 cents. PETERSBURG |
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