Entrance to mine in Fort Mahone. It was this mine that was created under Elliott's Salient and exploded during what became known as "The Battle of the Crater" in Petersburg, VA

Entrance to mine in Fort Mahone. It was this mine that was created under Elliott's Salient and exploded during what became known as "The Battle of the Crater" in Petersburg, VA

Entrance to mine in Fort Mahone. It was this mine that was created under Elliott's Salient and exploded during what became known as "The Battle of the Crater" in Petersburg, VA

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