Historical Events tagged with "appomattox"
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Lee Surrenders to Grant at Appomattox
General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, marking a significant turning point in the American Civil War. This moment followed a series of Confederate defeats and was spurred by Lee's realization that escape and further resistance were no longer viable. The surrender included approximately 26,765 troops and established terms favorable to the Confederates, allowing them to return home with their horses and personal effects.
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The Battle of Sailor's Creek marked a significant engagement in the Appomattox Campaign, during which Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia faced Union forces led by Major General Philip Sheridan and Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. This battle unfolded as Lee’s troops were in retreat from Richmond, Virginia, where rising pressures from Union advances left them vulnerable. The conflict resulted in a decisive victory for the Union, inflicting heavy casualties on the Confederates while further diminishing their capacity to sustain the war effort.
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