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American Civil War
1861–1865 conflict in the United States
The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy, which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union. The central conflict leading to war was a dispute over whether slavery should be permitted to expand into the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road
1864 battle of the American Civil War in Petersburg, Virginia
The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, also known as the First Battle of the Weldon Railroad, took place during the American Civil War fought June 21–23, 1864, near Petersburg, Virginia. It was the first of a series of battles during the Siege of Petersburg aimed at extending the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)