Battle of the Crater - U.S. National Park Service
WEBDec 3, 2023 · After nearly ten hours of fighting and a combined cost of nearly 5,500 casualties nothing had changed tactically. In what may have been Gen. U.S. Grant's (USA) best chance at ending the Siege of Petersburg instead became a …
Visit The Crater Battlefield - American Battlefield Trust
WEBThe Crater Battlefield. See It Now! The site of the Crater is located within the Eastern Front of the Petersburg National Battlefield Park and is a stop along the self-guided driving tour. Visitors today can see a recreation of the entrance …
The Crater Battle Facts and Summary - American Battlefield Trust
WEBThe Battle of the Crater page includes history articles, battle maps, photos, helpful web links, and recommended books for this important 1864 Civil War battle in Virginia.
Battle of the Crater - Wikipedia
WEBIt occurred on Saturday, July 30, 1864, between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, and the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Major General George G. Meade (under the direct supervision of the general-in-chief, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant).
The Crater - American Battlefield Trust
WEBWhen the dust settled, a crater 130 feet long, 60 feet wide, and 30 feet deep scarred the landscape where Elliott’s Salient had stood a moment before. A total of 352 Confederates were killed by the blast.
NPS Historical Handbook: Petersburg - U.S. National Park Service
WEBA self-guided tour of Petersburg National Military Park may be made by automobile. This tour, extending 27 miles, begins at the Crater and park museum and follows the lines of earthworks around the city.
Basic Information - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJun 9, 2024 · After exploring the visitor center, you can continue down the park's four mile tour road where you will have the opportunity to walk on the same grounds where soldiers, including Native Americans, Blacks, and Whites, all fought for the fate of their nation.
The Battle of the Crater: July 30, 1864 - The Siege of Petersburg …
WEBJul 19, 2011 · Note: Click to see maps of the Battle of the Crater, which should help you follow along with the action. Brief Summary: July 30, 1864 had a very real chance to be the day that Robert E. Lee and his Confederate Army abandoned Petersburg, and with it Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy.
Hallowed Ground: Petersburg Crater, Virginia - HistoryNet
WEBFeb 9, 2018 · The July 30, 1864, Battle of the Crater is recorded in the history of the American Civil War as “a stupendous failure.” The Union Army suffered nearly 4,000 casualties and wasted a spectacular opportunity to capture the vital railroad junction at Petersburg, Va., and end the war before Christmas.
The Battle of the Crater: 147 Years Ago Today - The Siege of …
WEBJul 30, 2011 · The Battle of the Crater featured the longest tunnel dug in siege operations in the entire American Civil War, a massive explosion which caused even battle hardened veterans to mull about dumbstruck…