023 Federal Advance I, June 18th, 1864 - WDS Campaign Petersburg

For several days, Union troops have attempted to break into and capture Petersburg, the cockade city. Tasked with defending the city, PGT Beauregard, brilliantly repulsed every Union attempt to enter the city. But Grant and Meade were not prepared to give up. If one more massive assault could be mounted and coordinated, then perhaps, this stubborn defense could be overwhelmed and defeated. Orders were sent out to all Corps Commanders, to assemble their men and take Petersburg before Lee's Army of Northern Virginia could march south and take up defensive positions around this most important city. Speed was essential, and failure on this 18th day of June 1864, would ensure a long siege and perhaps even force a change in leadership. The question of victory or defeat may be answered with a single question, which army was the least tired?