what was its after-effect?
After Lee learned that Grant had crossed the James, his worst fear was about to be realized—that he would be forced into a siege in defense of the Confederate capital.
Overland Campaign
After Lee learned that Grant had crossed the James, his worst fear was about to be realized—that he would be forced into a siege in defense of the Confederate capital. Petersburg
what is city and state for washington dc UNANSWERABLE where is the city located? United States of America did any war take place in this city? American Civil War what are some of features of this war? The civil war began primarily as a result of the long-standing controversy over the enslavement of black people. is the battlefield preserved? From 1987 through May 2018, the Trust and its predecessor organizations, along with their partners, preserved 49,893 acres of battlefield land through acquisition of property or conservation easements at more than 130 battlefields in 24 states. what technological importance does it have? New inventions, such as the train and telegraph, delivered soldiers, supplies and messages at a time when horses were considered to be the fastest way to travel. It was also in this war when countries first used aerial warfare, in the form of reconnaissance balloons, to a significant effect. were there any campaigns? Overland Campaign what was this campaign about? It was a series of battles fought in Virginia during May and June 1864, in the American Civil War.
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Overland Campaign [SEP] Aftermath
Grant's crossing of the James altered his original strategy of attempting to drive directly on Richmond, and led to the Siege of Petersburg. After Lee learned that Grant had crossed the James, his worst fear was about to be realized—that he would be forced into a siege in defense of the Confederate capital. Petersburg, a prosperous city of 18,000, was a supply center for Richmond, given its strategic location just south of the capital, its site on the Appomattox River that provided navigable access to the James River, and its role as a major crossroads and junction for five railroads.