Three mistakes were made when the Union army first arrived at Petersburg. What were they? (There is more than one)

Federal troops allowed the Confederates to dig in before attacking the city.

Grant did not take into account the need for military supplies to win the battle.

Lee was not there to defend it, thinking the Union headed to Richmond.

The Union commanders underestimated the Confederate strength.

The Union commanders overestimated the Confederate strength.

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Jack Serrano

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1 December, 12:24

Three mistakes were made when the Union army first arrived at Petersburg. What were they? (There is more than one)

Federal troops allowed the Confederates to dig in before attacking the city.

Grant did not take into account the need for military supplies to win the battle.

Lee was not there to defend it, thinking the Union headed to Richmond.

The Union commanders underestimated the Confederate strength.

The Union commanders overestimated the Confederate strength.

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Veronica Castro · Answer 1

1. Federal troops allowed the Confederates to dig in before attacking the city.

3. Lee was not there to defend it, thinking the Union was headed to Richmond.

5. The Union commanders overestimated the Confederate strength.