It was when what ever general it was decided to lead his troops up throughout the Mississippi up the river through confederate towns and forts only to turn back around and catch them off gaurd. Also the Siege of Vicksburg was when they took the last city/fort on the mississippi
The northern objective was to capture Vicksburg, to gain control of the Mississippi. The southern goal was to keep control of the Mississippi by keeping Vicksburg in southern hands.
The northern objective was to capture Vicksburg, to gain control of the Mississippi. The southern goal was to keep control of the Mississippi by keeping Vicksburg in southern hands.
no, that was the north's strategy
To gain control of the Mississippi River and defeat the Confederacy
The plan to gain control of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War was part of the Union's larger military strategy known as the Anaconda Plan. This strategy aimed to blockade Southern ports and gain control of the Mississippi River to split the Confederacy in two, thereby restricting its ability to transport troops and supplies. The successful capture of key locations along the river, such as Vicksburg in 1863, was crucial for achieving this objective.
To gain control of the Mississippi river.
to gain control of the mississippi river
to gain control of Mississippi river a supply line and split the confederate
by impeaching Johnson
Curiosity, control, money.
Vicksburg
It helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi River.