Vicksburg!
The Potomac River
By destroying every confederate economys he came across
There were over 600 generals in the Union Army in 1862. This included the soon to be retired General in Chief Winfield Scott. Later the two leading Union generals at the beginning of 1862 were General in Chief George B. McClellan who's prime responsibility was leading the Army of the Potomac in the Eastern Theater, however as general in chief he was in charge of the entire Union army. In the Western Theater, the main general was Henry W. Halleck. He reported to McClellan at that time. In 1864, Major General US Grant was promoted by President Lincoln to be the General in Chief. Grant had been assisted by General Sherman in the Western Theater.
Ulysses S. Grant's first attempt to capture Vicksburg occurred in late 1862. His forces faced significant challenges due to the city's strong defensive positions and the Mississippi River's natural barriers. Grant's initial assaults in December 1862 were met with fierce resistance, leading to heavy casualties and ultimately forcing him to withdraw. This setback highlighted the difficulties of the campaign but set the stage for renewed efforts in 1863 that eventually succeeded in capturing the city.
Shiloh, Tennessee. Johnston was killed - Sidney Johnston, that is, no relation to Joseph E. Johnston.
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Vicksburg
General US Grant had 15,000 troops which were accompanied by seven gunboats when he took over Confederate Fort Henry on February 6, 1862.
In December of 1862, Major General Grant planned what would be the Union's second attempt to capture Vicksburg, Mississippi. The first attempt was by Admiral Farragut in late June of 1862.Grant and General Sherman approached Vicksburg from different routes. Grant moved his forces along the Mississippi Central Railroad, while Sherman came down river form Memphis. Each of the Union generals met strong Rebel resistance and at the end on 1862, Vicksburg, however would remain a target for future Union assaults.
In order to liberate the Mississippi and isolate all enemy troops west of the river.
The capture of Vicksburg was a goal early on in the US Civil War. The first attempt was by Admiral Farragut closely following his victory at New Orleans in 1862. Later in that same year, the task of capturing Vicksburg fell to Major General US Grant. Under Grant, was his trusted General William T. Sherman. As part of a coordinated attack, General Sherman positioned himself north of the city on the Yazoo River. There on December 29, 1862, Rebel forces atop of Chickasaw Bluffs used their superior position to force Sherman's retreat. This was on December 29, 1862. With that said, General Grant vowed to renew his efforts against the Southern stronghold in 1863.
Confederate Fort Henry was commanded by General John B. Floyd. Union troops under General US Grant captured the fort early in 1862.
General Ulyesses S. Grant
Brigadier General Ambrose Burnside led a successful amphibious landing to capture Roanoke Island in early 1862. His primary goal, however, was to capture the Confederate city of New Bern on March 14, 1862. New Bern was a starting site for the export of cotton. Burnside captured significant quantities of cotton and supplies. His daring exploits led to his promotion to major general.
Shiloh
The Ohio River was not used by General Grant in the Union campaign in the west.