Life for the Confederate troops and civilians was pretty bleak. They hunkered down in the earthworks waiting for relief and listening to the constant bombardment while starving to death. Union troops had few such problems after they reestablished their supply lines.
the people were in horrible shape. they had to start eating horses, mules, dogs and rats for survival. their clothes were worn out, dirty and torn.
The Siege of Vicksburg was fought in the vicinity of Vicksburg, MS.
I believe both sides call it the Siege of Vicksburg.
Yes, Vicksburg is on the Mississippi.
Vicksburg =]
Vicksburg, Mississippi is located on a hairpin bend in the river.
After a lengthy siege
The Siege of Vicksburg was fought in the vicinity of Vicksburg, MS.
The Siege of Vicksburg lasted from May 18 through July 4.
I believe both sides call it the Siege of Vicksburg.
Vicksburg is located in the state of Mississippi.
A siege
The Siege of Vicksburg occured in and around Vicksburg, Mississippi.
it was cool
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1863
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He employed a strategy known as a "siege" to capture the city of Vicksburg.