First Battle of Petersburg
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The Battle of Petersburg was an unsuccessful Union assault against the earthworks fortification, the Dimmock Line, protecting the city of Petersburg, Virginia, June 9, 1864,[3] during the American Civil War. Because of the ragtag group of defenders involved, it is sometimes known as the Battle of Old Men and Young Boys.
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Part of the American Civil War | |||||||
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United States (Union) | CSA (Confederacy) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Quincy A. Gillmore Edward W. Hinks August Kautz |
P.G.T. Beauregard Henry A. Wise | ||||||
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4,500 [1] | 2,500 [1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
40[2] | 80[2] |
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