Who division blocked Lee's retreat on its final day and received the first flag of truce from the Confederate force.

SGT Scott Bell — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 13:23:38 -0400

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 7 at 2015 1:32 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 13:32:02 -0400

Wasn't it Grant?

Response by CSM William Payne made Sep 7 at 2015 3:21 PM

CSM William Payne — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 15:21:54 -0400

Custers Calvary under General Ords command.

Response by CSM William Payne made Sep 7 at 2015 3:58 PM

CSM William Payne — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 15:58:16 -0400

The Battle of Midway early June 1942 changed the course of the War in the Pacific during WWII and put Japan in the defense instead of the offense.

The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 by the British and Sir Francis Drake has to rate pretty high up there also.

Lord Nelson's Victory at Trafalgar.

The defeat of the British fleet under Thomas Gated by the French fleet under Compt DeGrasse in the battle of the Virginia Capes September 1781 virtually sealed the deal for Cornwallis' defeat at Yorktown. Thus eliminating his means of escape and bringing an end to the Anerican Revolution.

The Battle of Jutland in WWI.

Depends on your perspective, I can think of many more.

Response by SPC David S. made Sep 7 at 2015 4:05 PM

SPC David S. — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 16:05:47 -0400

The cavalry division of Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer seized a supply train and a number of guns at Appomattox Station, effectively blocking Lee's path because Appomattox Station was to the west of Appomattox Court House. Custer captured and burned the trains loaded with provisions for Lee's army. Interestingly Custer's brother, Captain Tom Custer, received the MoH in one of the battles of Lee's retreat as well. I've been to much if not all the pivotal Civil War battle grounds. From where Jeff Davis was captured to where Lee was captured,