On March 25, 1865, General Lee launched a final offensive assault in an attempt to break out of the siege-like situation around Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia. The target of Lee's offensive was the Fort Stedman - the Federal defensive position where the two armies' lines were the closest. The Confederate attack failed, and General Grant takes advantage of the situation to go on the offensive.
The next video - The Battle of Five Forks - will explain the events which force General Lee to abandon Richmond and Petersburg; it will be posted on April 1st at 4:00 PM.
These videos will be posted on the park's YouTube channel, but links will also be available through the park's Facebook and Twitter pages. Use the hashtag #APX152 to follow events occurring at the park related to the 152nd Anniversary of the battles and surrender of General Lee's army.
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