Defenses along the Union lines at Petersburg, VA

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Defenses along the Union lines at Petersburg, VA

Wooden obstructions at Fort Sedgwick along the Union lines during the Siege of Petersburg. Circa 1864-1865.

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Photo by: Office of History | VIRIN: 130705-A-DS407-001.JPG

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