The first attempts to capture Vicksburg began in 1862, but the siege did not take place until 1863.
The Battle of Vicksburg started on May 18th 1863. The Battle of Vicksburg ended on July 4th 1863.
1863
Grant took Vicksburg on July 4, 1863.
The Battle of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
To gain control of the Mississippi river.
the battle of vicksburg
The siege of Vicksburg ran from May 18, 1863 to July 4, 1863.
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.
The battle of Vicksburg.
The called it the Battle of Vicksburg, though, it was actually a siege.
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It was called the Vicksburg Campaign.