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1865 in the American Civil War | HearLore
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1865 in the American Civil War
Battle of Five ForksThe 292-day siege of Petersburg began in June 1864 when Union forces failed to seize the city from a small Confederate force.
Battle of West PointOn the 12th of April 1865, Union Brigadier General James H. Wilson captured Montgomery, Alabama. This victory marked a turning point in his campaign through…
Union blockadeOn the 19th of April 1861, President Abraham Lincoln issued a Proclamation of Blockade against Southern ports. The document declared that an insurrection had…
Battle of Appomattox Court HouseOn the morning of the 9th of April 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee found his Army of Northern Virginia trapped near Appomattox Court House in…
Battle of Palmito RanchIn early 1865, Union and Confederate forces in southern Texas observed an unofficial truce. This agreement held despite the war continuing elsewhere.