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Union Assault on the Dimmock Line
- When
- June 9, 1864
- Where
- Petersburg, Virginia
- Part of
- First Battle of Petersburg
Union forces launched an unsuccessful assault against the Dimmock Line earthworks protecting Petersburg, Virginia, on June 9, 1864.
The attack targeted the ten-mile defensive line constructed in 1862. Despite the Union effort, the assault failed to breach the earthworks, resulting in heavy casualties for the attacking forces.
Sources
- First Battle of Petersburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Siege of Petersburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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