August 18, 1864---The Second Battle of The Weldon Railroad

AUGUST 18, 1864:   

The Second Battle of The Weldon Railroad. Union forces cut the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad and destroy many miles of track.  The Confederacy is forced to create a 30 mile detour in order to re-route supplies and trains moving between Petersburg and Richmond. The Union immediately begins to attack the new spur. 

August 17, 1864---"A bull-dog grip."

AUGUST 17, 1864:   

General Grant gives rare vent to frustration regarding the progress of the war in the Eastern Theatre. Abraham Lincoln responds: "Hold on with a bull-dog grip, and chew and choke."