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What battle saved Richmond from the capture by the union?
Petersburg
When did union army capture Richmond during civil war?
The Union Army captured Richmond in 1865, which was the capital of the Confederate States of America. Shortly after that Robert E. Lee surrendered.
What was the union army's goal in marching into Virginia?
The Union army's goal was to capture Richmond, which was the Confederate's capital. The same goes for the Confederacy. They wanted to capture Washington DC, the Union's capital.
What three parts of the northern strategy?
At the start of the war, the Union planned to blockade the southern ports, control the Mississippi River, and capture Richmond, Virginia.
Did the union capture the confederate capital?
The Confederate capital, Richmond was captured after the Battle of Five Forks, which forced Lee to evacuate it and Petersburg as well.
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