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Sheridan at Five Forks and the Petersburg Campaign
The report details Union forces under Sheridan moving to Five Forks and the Petersburg front in late March. It describes troop concentrations, planned turning maneuvers by Warren and the Fifth Corps, Confederate defenses commanded by Pickett, and the tactical skirmishes and assaults around Five Forks and related positions. The narrative emphasizes cavalry actions, infantry assaults, and the critical role of Five Forks in opening lines to Petersburg and Richmond.
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Ceprright
Gol
Kilmer Hertran
Petersburg
Driggs
Shemaneonk Valley
Tasshoes
Dee
Poe
Eyrnach
Richmond
St.kog
Umnton
Majer
Theodore Whathroy
Therato Dortle
Winthrop
Gallinthy
Fifth Corps
Ainehiy
Hatcher
Peterstiurma
Toma
Mits Eailanit
Shertiken
Andersen
Hugh Lee
Hielaweud
Tae
Dinwiddle Court House
Sherklan
Fity Lee
Dhearge EL Michevr
Feerersburg
Sheridan
Cenerr Besley Merritt
Picketts
Sprant
Cormmand
Fifth Army
Five Parks
White Oak
Vive Forks
Peterburg
Leo
Fifth Infantry Corps
G. K. Warren
Wickett
Warren
Amerching
Aes
Deyints
Clehetts
Tve Moris
WOT
Edomonster
Bat Baw
Dyes
Coupefuritas
Dhe
Accourier
Prohett Thant
Ding Brigade
Oid Worstend
Elatelers
Sherkhan Beliesad
Weaden
Tinkitng
Sherman
Pete Teu
Litehsnerel