The Battle of Deep Bottom was fought to protect the Confederate capital

A minor Civil War battle was fought along the James River in Henrico, County, Va. 148 years ago this week in an area that had numerous names.

Known alternatively as Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, New Market Road, or Gravel Hill, the Battle of Deep Bottom was part of the Siege of Petersburg, leading up to the well-known Battle of the Crater at the end of the month.

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