Variety of Barricades in Use Near Petersburg, Virginia (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

This collection refers to a range of barricades used during the U.S. Civil War near the city of Petersburg, Virginia. These barricades were strategically placed for military purposes, primarily serving as physical barriers and defensive positions during battles between Union and Confederate forces from June 1864 to April 1865. The variety of these barricades could include earthworks, log entrenchments, abatis, parapets, and breastworks, all constructed based on the specific battlefield conditions and tactical requirements at that time. These barricades played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of several significant engagements during the Petersburg Campaign, ultimately contributing to the eventual Union victory and the end of the U.S. Civil War.