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The Tugboat That Delayed the Second Corps
A Confederate general dies holding a flag as Union forces breach Richmond's defenses. A critical decision is made without full information.
The Tugboat That Delayed the Second Corps
This episode explores the strategic decisions and miscalculations during the Petersburg campaign, focusing on a pivotal moment when Richmond's defenses were nearly overrun. What led to this critical juncture, and how did a single decision impact the course of the battle?
Event: Second Battle of Deep Bottom
Date: August 16, 1864
Location: Fussell's Mill, Deep Bottom, Virginia
Casualties: Nearly 4,500
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