Join us on a powerful journey through Petersburg National Battlefield, where we walk the ground of one of the Civil War’s most brutal and misunderstood confrontations — the Battle of the Crater. This episode isn’t just a battlefield tour — it’s a deep dive into the strategy, tragedy, and overlooked human stories of the siege that shaped the war’s final year.

🏞️ We’ll explore rarely seen locations most visitors — and most videos — never cover, offering a unique perspective on the landscape that witnessed months of relentless combat.

⚔️ Learn how a bold Union plan to tunnel under Confederate lines turned into a devastating failure — and how the fallout cost thousands of lives.

Most importantly, we shine a light on the heroism and mistreatment of African American soldiers, who fought with bravery and suffered horrific violence not only from Confederate troops but also endured systemic discrimination from their own Union command.

Whether you're a history buff or discovering this chapter of the Civil War for the first time, this episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of the battle, its consequences, and the voices history often leaves behind.

🔔 Subscribe for more overlooked history and on-the-ground storytelling.

For a video companion showing you the whole battlefield click this link: https://youtu.be/hzPNFF6Ah0w?si=l1AhWgz2t1Vc6JXr

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