First Battle of Petersburg (1864 AD)

First Battle of Petersburg (United States (Union) vs CSA (Confederacy)) took place in 1864 AD during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1864 AD
• Date: 1864-06-09
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: United States (Union)
• Side B: CSA (Confederacy)
• Commanders (A): Quincy A. Gillmore, Edward W. Hinks, August Kautz
• Commanders (B): P.G.T. Beauregard, Henry A. Wise
• Casualties: approx. 4080
• Outcome: Confederate victory
• Coordinates: 37.204°, -77.383°

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Wikipedia article on First Battle of Petersburg · Wikidata entry

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