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Petersburg National BattlefieldPeriod drawing of artillery being fired at siege of Petersbrug
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Petersburg National Battlefield
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2 men in fine trimmed coats walk through a gate saluting with swords  

Did You Know?
At the time of the American Revolution, boys as young as their teens could be officers in the Army. There were boys as young as 14 and 15 who held the rank of lieutenant --and commanded men 2-3 times their age.

Last Updated: March 22, 2007 at 14:21 EST