After the Union defeated and seized Vicksburg, they got full control of the Mississippi River, letting them transport troops from boat down the Mississippi River.
The battle of Vicksburg
It Happened In April In 1863
The Union troops crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate troops out of Vicksburg
the battle was faught
Most contemporary Americans ignored the fall of Vicksburg because it was overshadowed by the Battle of Gettysburg.
The Battle of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
People in the northern states were not directly effected by the Vicksburg campaign.
Grant paroled Pemberton's troops.
The Union troops crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate troops out of Vicksburg
the battle of vicksburg
Because Grant pursued the Confederates back into their lines and starved them out.
The Battle of Vicksburg started on May 18th 1863. The Battle of Vicksburg ended on July 4th 1863.