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Which Union general wins a major victory in Mississippi in 1863?
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Was Fort Donelson considered a Union or a Confederate victory?
It was a major victory for the Union and was one of General Grant's early victories.
How did the union take new Orleans and why was it an important victory?
The Union Navy captured New Orleans without a major fight, which allowed Union forces to begin moving up the Mississippi.
How did the union take new Orleans and Why it an important victory?
The Union Navy captured New Orleans without a major fight, which allowed Union forces to begin moving up the Mississippi.
What union victory cut union in half?
The fall of Vicksburg on the Mississippi, last major Confederate river-port. This isolated all Confederate units to the West of the river.
When was Adelbert Ames promoted to major general in the Union army?
Following the Union victory at the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, Adelbert Ames was promoted to major general in March of 1865 for his excellent performance in that battle.
When did Union General Buell begin his march to Chattanooga following the capture of Corinth Mississippi?
On June 10, 1862, Major General Buell left Corinth Mississippi and marched his army towards Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was following the orders of Major General Halleck.
What did Lincoln want before announcing Emancipation Proclamation?
A Union Army victory, in the battle field.
Was the Gettysburg battle a union or confederate victory?
It was a Union victory, sometimes considered to be a "decisive victory" (meaning it had a major impact on how the war ended).
The siege of began when confederate forces of major general john pemberton were trapped against the Mississippi river by the union forces led by grant?
Vicksburg
What general led the Union to capture important forts and cities that had protected the Mississippi River for the South?
That was Ulysses Grant, who captured Vicksburg, the last major Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River in July of 1863.
Can you explain the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg?
Battle of Gettysburg: This was as a major battle and it was the Civil War's turning point but it was bloody. General Robert Lee and his army marched to Gettysburg and ran into Union cavalry. Then he ran 25k men there and the Union has less than 20k. Then when General Meade arrivedm, he had 10,000 men with him. Lee thought his army was strong and could defeat the Union's soldiers but he lost and the Union won. During this battle there were many casualties - Lee lost 28,000 out of 75,000 and Meade lost 23,000 out of 88,000. Battle of Vicksburg: This was also a major battle in the Civil War and it was also a Union victory. The Confederates were defending Vicksburg and they had their only stronghold there. They used the Mississippi River for food and supplies. General Ulysses Grant wanted to gain control of Vicksburg and the Mississippi River. General John Pemberton was running out of food and supplies for his army so he had to surrender. Because Grant gained control of the Mississippi River, the South split into two.
Who took control of Fort Sumter?
Fort Sumter was a Confederate victory. The Union held the fort for 34 straight hours while being fired at with cannons before surrendering. The Union general was Major Robert Anderson and the Confederate general was P.G.T. Beauregard.
