Redoubts in Early American Forts

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I believe there are several around my area also. The siege of Petersburg involved a lot of entrenchment. One of the most notable today is known as" The Crate". This where Union troops tunneled under the Confederate lines and set off a huge explosive charge.

One of these days, I NEED to get up there to see that place in person.
You see, my great, great, great grandfather was Robert L. Neel of South Carolina's 27th Regiment, Chisholm's Company (CSA). He died in the Battle of Petersburg (Virginia) on August 8, 1864, probably in that infamous mine explosion. So ya'll know, it was the one seen at the opening of Cold Mountain.