Battle of Petersburg III
April 2, 1865 The Battle of Petersburg III, also known as the Breakthrough at Petersburg and the Fall of Petersburg, took place at Petersburg, … Read more
Battle of Petersburg III Location
With Confederate defeat at Five Forks on April 1, Grant and Meade ordered a general assault against the Petersburg. After dark, Lee ordered the … Read more
Battle of Philippi
June 3, 1861 Generally considered to be the first significant land engagement of the American Civil War, the Battle of Philippi, also known as … Read more
Battle of Pickett’s Mill Location
The Battle of Pickett’s Mill was an encounter between Union forces commanded by Major General William T. Sherman and Confederate forces commanded by General … Read more
Battle of Piedmont
June 5, 1864 The Battle of Piedmont took place at Piedmont, Virginia on June 5, 1864 during the Lynchburg Campaign. On March 12, 1864, … Read more
Battle of Pigeon’s Roost
May 17, 1862
Battle of Pine Hill
June 14–15, 1864
Battle of Pine Knob
June 14–15, 1864
Battle of Pine Mountain
June 14–15, 1864 The Battle of Pine Mountain, which also was known as the Battle of Pine Knob and the Battle of Pine Hill, … Read more
Battle of Pleasant Hill
April 9, 1864 The Battle of Pleasant Hill, fought on April 9, 1864, convinced Union General Nathaniel Banks to abandon his goal of capturing … Read more
