Definition of petersburg Petersburg

/piˈtɚzbɚg/ - [peeterzberg] - Pe•ters•burg

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What does petersburg mean?

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petersburg - the final campaign of the American Civil War (1864-65); Union forces under Grant besieged and finally defeated Confederate forces under Lee
		Petersburg Campaign
		american civil war, united states civil war, war between the states civil war in the United States between the North and the South; 1861-1865
petersburg - a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

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petersburg
A city of Dinwiddie Co., Va., on the south bank of the Appomattox River, about 25 miles from Richmond. The city is one of historic interest. It was twice occupied by the British forces as headquarters during the Revolutionary war; but it is principally noted as the scene of several sanguinary encounters during the civil war, and for the obstinate and bloody defense which it made. On June 15-16, 1864, two formidable assaults were made on it by the Army of the Potomac under Gen. Grant, but they were repulsed with heavy loss. It was then determined to invest the city, which was done a few days later. On July 30, another attempt was made to take it by storm, but without success. The siege was prolonged with many indecisive operations until April 3, 1865, after a week’s bombardment it was evacuated by Gen. Lee, who surrendered six days later.