Perberton's surrender of Vicksburg to Grant effectively closed off the Mississippi to southern traffic. It prevented the states East of the Mississippi from receiving fresh troops and supplies from the Confederate states to the West. It allowed Union troops free range to strike at will along the Mississippi Valley, completing General Scott's Anaconda Plan to squeeze the life out of the Southern States. It set the stage for Grant's victory at Lookout Mountain which, in turn, opened the door to Sherman's March to the Sea, which ultimately destroyed the South's ability to sustain its armies in the field.
Whoever controlled Vicksburg controlled access to the lower Mississippi Valley.
The reason for the battle of Shiloh was to stop trade so the south would surrender.
The reason for the battle of hasting was to see who the next king of England would be after the first one died they solved the problem by fighting to the death of one that's what they did in the old days
It was. It had the highest body count of any battle in the Civil War. For that reason, its significance tended to be exagerated by earlier historians who romanticised the herosism of the conflict. We now see surrender of Vicksburg as a much more important strategic victory, following Gettysburg by one day.
The Union was fighting to end slavery and the South was fighting to keep it's slaves. Britain outlawed slavery.
king Harold was not prepared for the battle but the Normandy were well prepared. the reason why king Harold was not prepared was that he had another battle before the battle of Hastings.After he won the battle of Stamford bridge that was between him and Harald hadrada, he got to know that the Normandy had arrived England and he had to march 226 miles(363 km) for another battle. king Harold had lost his best men in the war and part of Harold's men were left behind on the way for the battle of Hastings. he also didn't have enough weapons.while king Harold was fighting in the battle of Stamford bridge, the Normandy built a castle. they had enough weapons and had men on horseback so the Normandy were really prepared and that's the reason why the Normandy won the battle of Hastings and that's the reason why William, duke of Normandy became the king of England
The reason for the battle of Shiloh was to stop trade so the south would surrender.
They were fighting to be the king of England
The Civil War battle of Vicksburg was precipitaed by Union ironclads attempting to blockade Confederate shipping on the Mississippi River. Vicksburg is situated on a bluff overlooking the river, and provided an excellent location for Confederate gun emplacements capable of destoying Union ships. For this reason, General Grant chose Vicksburg as his starting point for his campaign in Mississippi. He chose to take Vicksburg from the east, overland, as most of it's defenses were focused toward the river.
The reason for the battle of hasting was to see who the next king of England would be after the first one died they solved the problem by fighting to the death of one that's what they did in the old days
They knew the land they were fighting onThey used guerrilla warfareThey were fighting for a reason
This was the final push by the Canadians to liberate Holland during WWll
It was. It had the highest body count of any battle in the Civil War. For that reason, its significance tended to be exagerated by earlier historians who romanticised the herosism of the conflict. We now see surrender of Vicksburg as a much more important strategic victory, following Gettysburg by one day.
Andromache told her husband that there might be a possibility that he will die during his battle with Achilles and if that happens their son will grow up without a father, in order to dissuade Hector from fighting. 2. What reason does Hector give to explain why he has to go out of the city when Troy is well-fortified and safe within?
Perry's reason for fighting has changed from seeking revenge for his family to fighting for justice and to protect innocent people.
Andromache told her husband that there might be a possibility that he will die during his battle with Achilles and if that happens their son will grow up without a father, in order to dissuade Hector from fighting. 2. What reason does Hector give to explain why he has to go out of the city when Troy is well-fortified and safe within?
The Union was fighting to end slavery and the South was fighting to keep it's slaves. Britain outlawed slavery.
because they want more of a reason to keep fighting! Trying to find anything to keep fighting. Some people ju st love to fight!!!