Pemberton was not a brilliant commander. He was low on supplies, and the senior command was divided on how to proceed, sending him conflicting orders. They were up against an inventive and energetic commander who took advantage of every opportunity provided him. Also the south were outnumbered by the north..By alot!
For the most part the question might be "What hindered the Union from capturing Vicksburg?"At least three separate Union campaigns were aimed at capturing this important Confederate city. It was a crucial railway head that sent arms and ordinance to the Confederacy. It also was able to receive food stuffs from west of the Mississippi and railroad them to Southern cities and armies.What eventually hindered Vicksburg and resulted in its capture after a Union siege, was the fact that the Confederacy was unable to supply the city and send enough reinforcements there to battle the forces of General Grant.
Pemberton commanded the rebel forces.
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Losing Vicksburg prevented the South from reinforcing and resupplying its troops from Texas and Arkansas. The surrender prevented the South from using the river for transportation and communications, allowing the North the ability to attack with impunity, at will.
The Union suffered 10,000 casualties. The South suffered 9,091 casualties and had 29,495 men surrender. = =
Vicksburg
For the most part the question might be "What hindered the Union from capturing Vicksburg?"At least three separate Union campaigns were aimed at capturing this important Confederate city. It was a crucial railway head that sent arms and ordinance to the Confederacy. It also was able to receive food stuffs from west of the Mississippi and railroad them to Southern cities and armies.What eventually hindered Vicksburg and resulted in its capture after a Union siege, was the fact that the Confederacy was unable to supply the city and send enough reinforcements there to battle the forces of General Grant.
vicksburg
General Ulysses S. Grant was a general for the north during the Battle of Vicksburg. Lt. General John C. Pemberton was the general for the south during the Battle of Vicksburg.
Vicksburg.
The north invaded the south.
The North won.
The battle of Vicksburg
To hold the Mississipi river-port of Vicksburg, last Confederate stronghold on the river.
Pemberton commanded the rebel forces.
about 4,000 died
The Battle of Vicksburg