First Battle of Petersburg

The Battle of Petersburg was an unsuccessful Union assault against the earthworks fortification, the Dimmock Line, protecting the city of Petersburg, Virginia, June 9, 1864, during the American Civil War. Because of the ragtag group of defenders involved, it is sometimes known as the Battle of Old Men and Young Boys.

First Battle of Petersburg
Part of the American Civil War
DateJune 9, 1864 (1864-06-09)
Location
Petersburg, Virginia
Result Confederate victory
Belligerents
United States (Union) CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Quincy A. Gillmore
Edward W. Hinks
August Kautz		 P.G.T. Beauregard
Henry A. Wise
Strength
4,500 2,500
Casualties and losses
40 80
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