The 48th Pennsylvania in the Battle of the Crater

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With special emphasis on the role of the 48th Pennsylvania, this provides an in-depth examination of the Battle of the Crater, which took place during July 1864. It examines the ways in which the personality conflict between generals George Meade and Ambrose Burnside cost the Union an opportunity to capture Petersburg and bring an early end to the war. It also details the ways in which the cooperation of Confederate commanders helped to turn this certain defeat into an unexpected Southern achievement.