Why was there no siege of Richmond? If you really wanted to continue the war, wouldn't it make sense to dig your army into Richmond, evacuate the civilians, salvage whatever food, supplies and stores you had, and continue to put up a fight? However low the chances of success, wouldn't they be higher than trying to evade Grant and link up with Johnston?
Did Lee just realize in his heart of hearts that it was over, so no reason to destroy Richmond? Were there other tactical reasons why this made no sense? Was Richmond never fortified, and hence no entrenchments to move into?
Mike
Did Lee just realize in his heart of hearts that it was over, so no reason to destroy Richmond? Were there other tactical reasons why this made no sense? Was Richmond never fortified, and hence no entrenchments to move into?
Mike