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Even though it is usually overshadowed by the Battle of Gettysburg, the Siege of Vicksburg is the real turning point of the war.
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∙ 12y agothe battle of vicksburg captured a major confederate fortress for the union. In doing so, it provided the union navy with access to the entire length of the Mississippi, as vicksburg was the last major confederate fortification along the river.
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∙ 13y agogave Union forces control of the lower Mississippi River
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∙ 13y agoNorth killed them
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What was an important battle in Mississippi?
Vicksburg
Why is Vicksburg important?
It was a huge battle that took place there
Which battle victories gave the Union control of the Mississippi River?
The Battle of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
Why was the war of Vickburg important?
You probably mean the battle of Vicksburg, in the American Civil War. According to http://www.answers.com/topic/battle-of-vicksburg, the capture of Vicksburg marked the turning point of the war.
What are some important civilwar events?
* Fort Sumpter * Battle of Vicksburg * The Monitor vs. the Virginia * The Battle of Gettysburg * Cold Harbor * The Battle of Vicksburg * Appomattox Court House
Why was the Battle of Vicksburg important to the civil war?
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What was the battle that completed the splitting of the confederacy?
the battle of vicksburg
Why was captain Vicksburg important to the union?
There was no captain named Vicksburg in the civil war, so no person of that name could have been important to the union or anybody else. Perhaps you are thinking of the battle of Vicksburg, which was critical.
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.
Where did the Union Army win two very important victories?
battle of vicksburg and gettysburg
What battle did the confederacy lose control of the Mississippi river?
The battle of Vicksburg.
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.
