Campaign for Petersburg

Published in 1970, 'Campaign for Petersburg' by Richard Wayne Lykes provides a detailed historical account of the military campaign surrounding Petersburg, Virginia, during the American Civil War (1864-1865). The book examines the strategic significance of Petersburg as a transportation hub and follows Major General Ulysses S. Grant's efforts to capture it, leading to the eventual fall of Richmond. Lykes analyzes key battles, including the Battle of the Crater, and offers insights into military strategies and soldier experiences throughout the ten-month siege that contributed to the Confederacy's surrender.