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The Battle, or better said the Siege of Petersburg was mainly a trench warfare and a war of attrition.

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Who was the victor at the battle of petersburg?

ANSWER The Union army of the Potomac was the victor at the battle of Petersburg.


When did Third Battle of Petersburg happen?

Third Battle of Petersburg happened on 1865-04-02.


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