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Even though he was undermanned and poorly supplied, Pemberton had superior position. The main reason for the surrender was that he could not feed and protect the civilian population. Had he been able to ignore or expel them, and only worry about his forces, he may have been able to hold out until a relieving force could have rescued him.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 7y agoConfederate General Pemberton was forced to surrender the city because the siege had reduced the garrison to starvation, along with the civilian population.
As an aside, General Pemberton was a Northerner who decided to fight for the Confederacy.
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∙ 14y agoVickburg surrendered because Grant began a seige and vicksburg's people were slowly starving from the lack of food shortage.
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∙ 10y agoThe town and the garrison were starving. Pemberton was cut off from relief and could not be resupplied. Grant was not in any danger of being surprised by a relieving force.
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What battle were the confederates forced to live in caves?
Vicksburg
Why is the Battle of Vicksburg also called the siege of Vicksburg?
Because Grant pursued the Confederates back into their lines and starved them out.
What Confederates regiments fought in the Battle of Vicksburg?
Grant led the Army of the Tennessee.
What weapons did the confederates use in the Battle of Vicksburg?
they used shotguns,rifles,and cannons
What battle did the confederates lose?
Confederates lost Ft. Henry, Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, Savana, Petersburg, and Appomattox.
After what major battle did the confederates at Port Hudson surrender?
It was the battle of Vicksburg.
What battle were the confederates forced to live in caves?
Vicksburg
What was the result of the battle of the Vicksburg?
The Union controlled the Mississippi River after defeating the Confederates in the Vicksburg Campaign.
Who was the Battle of Vicksburg with?
The Confederates would say the battle was with the Yankees. The Federals would say the battle was with the Rebels.
Why is the Battle of Vicksburg also called the siege of Vicksburg?
Because Grant pursued the Confederates back into their lines and starved them out.
How many confederates died at Vicksburg battle?
there were about 9,000 soldiers hurt or killed.
What Confederates regiments fought in the Battle of Vicksburg?
Grant led the Army of the Tennessee.
What weapons did the confederates use in the Battle of Vicksburg?
they used shotguns,rifles,and cannons
What did the union do during Battle of Vicksburg?
Managed to cross to the East bank of the Mississippi and besiege the Confederates in Vicksburg until they starved them out.
What is the battle in which Grant used a military tactic known as siege to defeat the Confederates?
Vicksburg.
What did the confederates wear in the Vicksburg battle during the civil war?
Grey.(P.S.The Union wore blue)
What was the geography of the region of the Battle of Vicksburg?
The Confederates occupied the bluffs over the horseshoe bend in the Mississippi River.
