Army of The James - Major Battles and Campaigns

Major Battles and Campaigns

  • Bermuda Hundred Campaign (Butler)
  • Battle of Cold Harbor (Butler) (only the XVIII Corps was involved from the Army of the James)
  • Siege of Petersburg (Butler)
  • Siege of Richmond (Butler)
  • Battle of Chaffin's Farm (Butler)
  • Fall of Petersburg (Ord)
  • Fall of Richmond (Ord) (Only the XXV Corps was involved from the Army of the James)
  • Appomattox Campaign (Ord)

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