Part 1. The Strategic Setting
1. Stalemate Petersburg, June 21, 1864
2. "With as Little Bloodshed as Possible" Parameters for a Federal Offensive, June 21-23, 1864
3. The Miners June 25-July 2, 1864
4. Confederate Strategy The Best Defense . . . , June 21-July 5, 1864
Part 2. The Chosen Instrument
5. Burnside Selects the Spearhead July 5-9, 1864
6. "Guide on De Army" African Americans Go to War
7. The Politics of Race Washington and Richmond, July 1864
8. Setting the Stage July 15-29, 1864
9. Preparation for Battle July 29, 1864
Part 4. The Battle of the Crater July 30, 1864
10. Into the Breach 4:45-7:30 A.M.
11. At Headquarters 5:40-7:50 A.M.
12. The Charge of the Colored Division 7:00-8:30 A.M.
13. Mahone's Counterattack 9:00-11:00 A.M.
14. "They Fought Like Bulldogs, and Died Like Soldiers" Last Stand in the Crater, 8:45 A.M.-2:30 P.M.
15. Flag of Truce July 30-August 1, 1864
16. Court of Inquiry August 6-September 9, 1864
