Battle of Five Forks

April 1, 1865

Part of American Civil War

Contemporaries

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Battle of Five Forks

". After the battle, Sheridan controversially relieved Warren of command of V Corps, largely due to private enmity.[notes 2] Meanwhile, the Union held Five Forks and the road to the South Side Railroad, causing General Lee to abandon Petersburg and Richmond, and begin his final retreat." - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Five_Forks

Commanders

Union 2

Philip Henry Sheridan Major General, Commander of the Union cavalry · 1831–1888 Gouverneur Kemble Warren Major General, Commander of V Corps · 1830–1882

Confederates 2

George Pickett · 1825–1875 Fitzhugh Lee Major General, Confederate cavalry commander · 1835–1905