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Military forces followed river routes because they wanted the attacks to be a surprise. For example, George Rogers Clark launched an attack in the icy Wabash River in 1779 because no one thought he was going to take such a risk.
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The siege of began when confederate forces of major general john pemberton were trapped against the Mississippi river by the union forces led by grant?
Vicksburg
Which of the three forces at Yorktown had no ships in the York river Chesapeake area?
the American forces. They still did win though because they had the help from the french who had ships
What was the name of the Battle of Murfreesboro?
The Second Battle of Murfeesboro (as named by the Confederates) was called the Battle of Stones River by the Union forces who named battles after the nearest stream or river.
What southern city did the union army capture to take control of the Mississippi river?
Vicksburg. It split the Confederacy in two, isolated the forces to the West of the river, and denied the enemy the use of this important waterway for the movement of men and materials. By ending the war in the Western theatre, it released Grant for important work in Tennessee.===================================================Falling to the Union forces after a 40 day siege, the Confederate defeat at Vicksburg is considered a major turning point in the Western theater of the Civil War. When the Confederate garrison surrendered their fortifications on July 4th, 1863, the Union military gained complete control of the Mississippi River.
Purpose of the battle of fort Henry?
To liberate the Tennessee River, an important military highway which led all the way to Alabama.
Why did Lewis and Clark follow the Missouri River?
So that they can find out what is in that area and what inhabitants live there.
What natural features that served as trade routes railroad routes and modern highway routes?
River valley
What Natural features that served as trade routes railroad routes and eventually modern highway routes?
River valley
When was River Flotilla of the Serbian Armed Forces created?
River Flotilla of the Serbian Armed Forces was created in 1833.
What were the trade routes at the nile river?
up and down, the entire Nile river was and still is a trade route for every person living on the banks of the river.
What river did the California Road follow?
the humboldt river
What was the most important trade route in africa?
There are many trade routes in Africa. These routes were used as routes for trade and often times for travel.
What is the Danube River important?
The Danube river was an important factor because it increased trade and routes for ships to import and export goods.
Which travel routes to the west did the US gain through the Louisiana purchase?
they gained lowisiana river and the mississippi river along with asia
What are the modern shipping lane routes?
The largest shipping routes are always East or Westbound. There is a lot less traffic going from North to South and vice versa. For a map on world shipping routes click this link http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/01/global-shipping-map/
How did the Union forces finally split the Confederacy in two?
By capturing Vicksburg and liberating the Mississippi. This gave them control of this important military highway, and isolated all enemy units ot the West of the river.
What is Mark Hanly's Rank in the Canadian Armed Forces and what unit does he work in the military?
omg are you from river heights? cuz im looking for the exact same thing! Lieutenant, The Fort Garry Horse
