The Breakthrough at Petersburg
April 2, 1865
Historian Will Greene of Pamplin Historical Park tells the remarkable story of Capt. Charles Gould of the Fifth Vermont during the April 2, 1865 Breakthrough at Petersburg.
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Battle Facts
Petersburg, VA | April 2, 1865
Result: Union Victory
Estimated Casualties
7,750
Union
3,500
3,500
Confed.
4,250
4,250