When Grant broke the Confederate lines on April 2, 1865, Lee alerted President Davis to evacuate Richmond. This marked a crucial turning point in the Civil War, leading to the fall of Richmond and eventually the surrender of Lee's army.
When Grant broke the Confederate lines on April 2, 1865, Lee
alerted President Davis to evacuate Richmond.
gathered his remaining troops for one last stand.
surrendered to Grant immediately.
fled with his army to Savannah.
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