There are some similarities between the Civil War battles of Antietam and Petersburg. In both instances, the South was not victorious. In the Battle of Antietam, the South had hoped to win a battle in the North. This would have possibly brought foreign aid to the South. It also might have weakened the morale of the northerners who expected the Civil War to be an easy win for their side. However, General Lee was forced to retreat back to Virginia. He was unable to accomplish his goals in this battle. While this battle could be considered a draw, it certainly wasn’t a southern victory.
The Battle of Petersburg occurred just before the end of the Civil War. The Union troops won this battle as well as the battle at Richmond. The defeat of the South was inevitable. One week after the South was defeated at Petersburg, General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House. The Civil War had finally ended.
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