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Which successful siege left Richmond open to capture by union forces?
The Battle of Petersburg was a battle that had a succesful siege accure during the battle
What are the union and confederate name for siege of Vicksburg?
I believe both sides call it the Siege of Vicksburg.
Which battle gave the Union unrestricted access to the Mississippi River after a long siege?
The Battle of Vicksburg gave the Union unrestricted access to the Mississippi River after a long siege.
Who led the confederate force and was able to defeat the union at the siege of petersburg?
The Confederate forces at the Siege of Petersburg were led by General Robert E. Lee. Despite facing overwhelming Union numbers and resources, Lee's strategic defensive tactics initially held off Union General Ulysses S. Grant's forces for several months. However, the eventual Union breakthrough in April 1865 led to the fall of Petersburg and subsequently the surrender of Lee's army at Appomattox Court House.
How many union soldiers were wounded in the siege of petersburg?
-9635
The commanding officer for the union in the siege of vicksberge?
U.S. Grant
When did the Union siege of Petersburg begin?
From June 19, 1864, Petersburg was effectively under siege by the Union army. This city was important because Richmond had been able to receive supplies from that city.
Why was Northern success in siege of Vicksburg important?
Northern success in the Siege of Vicksburg was important because the Union had a plan called the anaconda plan. The anaconda plan is when the Union planned to cut the Confederacy in half. By doing this, the Confederacy would not have any way to obtain (get) supplies (food, clothes, weaponry, etc.) When the siege of Vicksburg was a success, the Union was able to carry out the anaconda plan since the Mississippi River is in Vicksburg, and by taking over the Mississippi River, that split the Confederacy into two.
What body of water did the troops cross to get to the Siege of Petersburg?
to get to the investment and siege of Petersburg Union Army of the Potomac had to cross the River James.
Who won the early battles of the civil war?
The usual pattern was of confusion (even confusion over which side whole battalions and even regiments were on); Union attacks on Confederates with poor planning and outdated tactics; Confederates holding on despite losses; and the Union forces falling back but not retreating with heavy losses. This pattern held for nearly every battle in the east for the first two years. Battles in Kentucky and Tennessee, however, resulted in heavy losses for both sides and a fairly steady Union advance.
What was under siege for 47 days during the Civil War?
The Union army holds Confederate forces under siege for 47 days.
Victory here gave the union control of the Mississippi river?
siege of vicksburg
