The Civil War

Siege at Petersburg

Richard Sommers talked about the Seige of Petersburg, Virginia, which lasted from June 1864 to March 1865. He spoke about why the siege is u… read more

Richard Sommers talked about the Seige of Petersburg, Virginia, which lasted from June 1864 to March 1865. He spoke about why the siege is unique in military history, and the importance of the conflict in ending the U.S. Civil War. Petersburg was crucial to the supply lines of the Confederate Army and capital of Richmond. close

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Siege at Petersburg

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Program ID:
322035-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Nov 29, 2014 | 6:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Dec 30, 2014 | 5:57am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Nov 29, 2014 | 6:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 29, 2014 | 9:50pm EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Nov 29, 2014 | 10:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 07, 2014 | 10:01am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 29, 2014 | 10:49am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 29, 2014 | 4:49pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 29, 2014 | 10:49pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 30, 2014 | 5:57am EST | C-SPAN 3
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