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May 18 -- July 4, 1863

DateMay 18, 1863 -- July 4, 1863LocationWarren county, MississipiResultDecisive Union victoryBelligerents United Stated (Union) CSA (Confederacy)Commanders and leadersUlysses S. Grant

John C. Pemberton

Units involvedArmy of the TennesseeArmy of VicksburgStrength77,000~33,000Casualties and losses4,835 total3,202 killed or wounded

29,495 captured

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The Battle of Vicksburg began in May 1863

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The final phase of the siege began during the last week of May, 1863.

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started: may 18, 1863ended: July 4, 186

the union won

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When did the battle of Vicksburg start and end?

The Battle of Vicksburg started on May 18th 1863. The Battle of Vicksburg ended on July 4th 1863.


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