Petersburg I

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Estimated Deaths: 120 total
On June 9, Maj. Gen. B. Butler sent out about 4,500 cavalry and infantry against the 2,500 Confederate defenders of Petersburg. While Butler's infantry stayed against the outer line east of Petersburg, Kautz's cavalry, another part of the Union unsuccessfully attempted to enter the city from the south on the Jerusalem Plank Road due to Guards waiting along the road. Afterwards, Butler withdrew his soldiers from the Petersburg perimeter. This was called the battle of old men and young boys by local residents. On June 14-17, the Army of the Potomac crossed the James River and began moving towards Petersburg to support and renew Butler's assaults. This battle is known for its total lack of any skill the union was pushed out like we were nothing.