Richmond During the Civil War

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VIDEO | Mike Gorman of the Richmond National Battlefield Park details the happenings in and around Richmond during the Civil War, including why Richmond became the capital of the South, Confederate leaders that called the city home and the Union's two campaigns against the capital city.

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Hanover County, VA | May 31, 1864
Result: Confederate Victory
Estimated Casualties
17,332
Union
12,737
Confed.
4,595
Hanover County, VA | June 27, 1862
Result: Confederate Victory
Estimated Casualties
15,500
Union
6,800
Confed.
8,700