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The Battle of Sailor's Creek | Appomattox 160

Four days after the Federal breakthrough at Petersburg, three separate engagements near a tributary of the Appomattox River called Sailor's Creek (also known as Sayler's Creek), ensued as Robert E. Lee raced west towards Farmville for crucial supplies for his dwindling army. After having all possible escape routes cut off from the rest of Confederate forces, elements of what remained of Richard Ewell and Richard Anderson’s commands made a final stand near the now famous creek. After their flanks were crushed, both generals surrendered their forces to the Union army, depriving Lee of one-fourth of his men. Join Garry Adelman, Kris White and Joshua Lindamood for this tour of Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park. This video is part of our tour series commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Appomattox Campaign. View the full set of videos here:    • Appomattox | The 160th Anniversary Se...   The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.