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Why the Battle of Vicksburg was fought?
The battle of Vicksburg was fought over the Mississippi river. The river was a large area for trade.
What was the Battle of Vicksburg fought over?
It was fought over control of the Mississippi River.
What war was fought over the control of the Mississippi river?
Vicksburg in Mississippi
In what city was the Battle of Vicksburg fought?
The Siege of Vicksburg was fought in the vicinity of Vicksburg, MS.
What battles were fought along the Mississippi river?
Island Number Ten New Orleans Vicksburg
What is the Battle of Vicksburg about?
The Siege of Vicksburg was about six weeks long; it covered about 2.7 square miles, and it was fought about who would control the navogation of the Mississippi River.
Where in the state of Mississippi was the Battle of Vicksburg fought during the civil war?
Vicksburg is in southwest Mississippi across the river from the part of Louisiana that is below the Arkansas border.
Vicksburg is next to what river?
Vicksburg is on the Mississippi River.
In what town of Mississippi was the Battle of Vicksburg fought?
Vicksburg, Mississippi, is the answer.
The battle of Vicksburg was where?
Vicksburg was and is on the Mississippi River in Southwestern Mississippi, on bluffs overlooking a hairpin bend in the river, across from Louisiana. The siege of Vicksburg began late in May, when the Union army surrounded the city and its defenses and lasted until it surrendered on 3 July. It was fought in the trenches that surrounded the city and by naval gun boats on the Mississippi River. Before this, General Grant made several attempts to capture Vicksburg and its river forts. Some of these battles were fought south of Vicksburg and some in Louisiana side of the river. One attempt was stopped at Fort Pemberton on the Tallahatchie River (at present day Greenwood, MS). The Battle of Champions Hill (at Edwards, MS) was the last battle outside the city that forced the Confederates to retreat to the defenses of the city, where they awaited (hopefully) for reinforcements to arrive.
Which battle victories gave the Union control of the Mississippi River?
The Battle of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
What river is next to Vicksburg Mississippi?
The Mississippi River lies directly west of Vicksburg's location. The city actually overlooks the river.
