The Last Citadel: Petersburg: June 1864-April 1865

The Last Citadel by Noah Andre Trudeau presents a riveting narrative of the Civil War's pivotal siege at Petersburg, Virginia, weaving together firsthand accounts and meticulous research, offering an epic portrayal of human resilience amidst the turmoil of war.

This edition of Noah Andre Trudeau’s The Last Citadel, republished in 2014 for the Sesquicentennial to include updated text, redrawn maps, and new material, is a groundbreaking study of the most extensive military operation of the Civil War: the investment of Petersburg, Virginia.

Trudeau crafts his dramatic and moving story largely through the words of the men and women who were there, including officers, common soldiers, and the residents of Petersburg. What emerges is an epic account rich in human incident and adventure. Based on exhaustive research into official records and unpublished memoirs, letters, and diaries, as well as published recollections and regimental histories, The Last Citadel includes 23 maps and a choice selection of drawings by on-the-spot combat artists.