Contents

a. INTRODUCTION

a. THE UNION STRATEGY OF 1864

b. THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF PETERSBURG

c. THE BATTLE OF PETERSBURG, JUNE 15—18,1864

d. FIRST UNION ATTEMPT ON THE WELDON RAILROAD

e. THE BATTLE OF THE CRATER, JULY 30, 1864

f. THE FIGHT FOR THE WELDON RAILROAD

g. UNION ENCIRCLEMENT CONTINUES

h. THE SOUTH STRIKES BACK—THE BATTLE OF FORT STEDMAN

i. UNION ENCIRCLEMENT BECOMES A REALITY

j. THE FALL OF THE CITY

k. GUIDE TO THE AREA

l. HOW TO REACH THE PARK

m. ADMINISTRATION

n. RELATED AREAS

o. VISITOR FACILITIES

For additional information, visit the Web site for
Petersburg National Battlefield
or view National Park Service publication "Campaign for Petersburg":

Historical Handbook Number Thirteen
1951

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

The National Park System, of which Petersburg National Military Park is a unit, is dedicated to conserving the scenic, scientific, and historic heritage of the United States for the benefit and enjoyment of its people.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Stewart L. Udall, Secretary

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Conrad L. Wirth, Director

TABLE OF EVENTS

I. EVENTS IN 1864 PRECEDING THE CAMPAIGN

II. EVENTS IN 1864 DURING THE CAMPAIGN

III. EVENTS IN 1865 DURING THE CAMPAIGN