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The battle of Vicksburg was fought over the Mississippi river. The river was a large area for trade.

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The Union wanted to control the Mississippi River, so they attacked many cities along it (Vicksburg was one of them). Vicksburg gave them control over the Mississippi river, so they had connection to the sea.

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The battle of Vicksburg was fought over the Mississippi river. The river was a large area for trade.

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In what city was the Battle of Vicksburg fought?

The Siege of Vicksburg was fought in the vicinity of Vicksburg, MS.


In what town of Mississippi was the Battle of Vicksburg fought?

Vicksburg, Mississippi, is the answer.


What battle was after the Battle of Vicksburg?

Not to count the Battle of Gettysburg, which was fought and concluded one day before the surrendering of Vicksburg, the major battle fought after was that of Chickamauga, on Sept. 19-20, 1863.


Where was the battle of vetsburg fought at?

The Siege of Vicksburg took place around Vicksburg, Mississippi. To my knowledge, there was no Battle of Vetsburg.


Were the battles at Shiloh and Vicksburg fought in the same year?

No, the Battle of Shiloh was fought April 6 and 7, 1862, while the Battle of Vicksburg and battles leading to it, were fought mostly in May to July 4, 1863.

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In what city was the Battle of Vicksburg fought?

The Siege of Vicksburg was fought in the vicinity of Vicksburg, MS.


In what town of Mississippi was the Battle of Vicksburg fought?

Vicksburg, Mississippi, is the answer.


When was the Battle of Vicksburg fought?

i really have no idea.


What battle was after the Battle of Vicksburg?

Not to count the Battle of Gettysburg, which was fought and concluded one day before the surrendering of Vicksburg, the major battle fought after was that of Chickamauga, on Sept. 19-20, 1863.


Where was the battle of vetsburg fought at?

The Siege of Vicksburg took place around Vicksburg, Mississippi. To my knowledge, there was no Battle of Vetsburg.


What was the Battle of Vicksburg fought over?

It was fought over control of the Mississippi River.


Were the battles at Shiloh and Vicksburg fought in the same year?

No, the Battle of Shiloh was fought April 6 and 7, 1862, while the Battle of Vicksburg and battles leading to it, were fought mostly in May to July 4, 1863.


When did the Battle of Vicksburg fought?

The Siege of Vicksburg took place from late May to early July, 1863.


What battlefield did they fight on in the Battle of Vicksburg?

They fought on Warren county in Mississippi


Write the name of a battle fought in during the civil war?

Vicksburg


Why Vicksburg battle fought?

By capturing Vicksburg, Grant closed the Mississippi to Southern traffic and opened it to northern communications.


What Confederates regiments fought in the Battle of Vicksburg?

Grant led the Army of the Tennessee.