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Once General Ulysses Grant realized his army could not capture Vicksburg by direct assault he commenced siege operations. This started May 23, 1863.

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What was the date at the Battle of Vicksburg?

The Siege of Vicksburg took from late May until early July 1863.


The date of Vicksburg in the civil war?

May 22


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.


What year did the Vicksburg battle start?

The first attempts to capture Vicksburg began in 1862, but the siege did not take place until 1863.


Why did the Battle of Vicksburg start?

To gain control of the Mississippi river.


What is the full date of the Battle of Vicksburg?

May 18 - July 4, 1863


What Union victory marked the start of the Union taking control of the Mississippi River?

The Vicksburg Campaign, specifically the Siege of Vicksburg, allowed the Union to take control of the Mississippi River.


Which battle victories gave the Union control of the Mississippi River?

The Battle of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.


When did the siege of Vicksburg start?

The Siege of Vicksburg began on May 18, 1863. There were two major assaults on May 19 and May 22, respectively. The Confederates surrendered on July 4, 1863.


When did the battle of Vicksburg start in the civil war?

The battle of Vicksburg started on may 18, 1863. It is important because it gave the union the ability to control the Mississippi river, which meant that they controlled trade.


Where was vicksburg?

Vicksburg is in Mississippi.


What city surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in July 1863?

Vicksburg, Mississippi surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on July 4, 1863 and a siege that lasted several months. Interestingly, because the surrender took place on that date, Vicksburg did not celebrate Independence Day until 1941.