Its retreating commander tried and failed to meet Joseph A. Johnston, then surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse.
During this campaign, Wade Hampton managed to capture 2,500 cattle in the Beefsteak Raid. This campaign ended after the Union contained a breakout attempt at the Battle of Fort Stedman. During this campaign, Philip Sheridan personally led the cavalry charge into Pickett's right flank that won the Battle of Five Forks. Early in this campaign, the Union botched a plan to (*) blow a hole in the Confederate lines with gunpowder kegs at the Battle of the Crater. Its retreating commander tried and failed to meet Joseph A. Johnston, then surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse. For 10 points, name this decisive siege of a Virginia city that ended the Civil War.
During this campaign, Wade Hampton managed to capture 2,500 cattle in the Beefsteak Raid.
Richmond-Petersburg Campaign [or the Siege of Petersburg]