They were dissimilar in almost every respect, except they took place at the same time.
Vicksburg
Gettysburg was a battle. Vicksburg was a siege.
Gettysburg. Vicksburg was mainly a siege, with some minor battles involved.
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On July 1, 1863, the same day the Battle of Gettysburg began, the Battle of Vicksburg was also taking place. While Gettysburg is one of the most famous battles of the American Civil War, Vicksburg was crucial as it gave the Union control over the Mississippi River. Both battles significantly impacted the course of the war, with Vicksburg ultimately falling to Union forces on July 4, 1863, just days after Gettysburg concluded.
Most contemporary Americans ignored the fall of Vicksburg because it was overshadowed by the Battle of Gettysburg.
ANSWER The siege and battle of Vicksburg take place from May 19 to July 4,1863. The battle of Gettysburg take place from July 1 to July 3,1863.
Vicksburg surrendered and Lee retreated from Gettysburg on July 4, 1863.
Vicksburg surrendered and Lee retreated from Gettysburg on July 4, 1863.
Shiloh, then Vicksburg. IMPROVEMENT Shiloh, Champion Hill, Vicksburg.
Grant seized Vicksburg.
The actual turning point was the fall of Vicksburg at around the same time.