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Why was the attack against Vicksburg by river just not possible for Union forces?
Because the town was built above sheer cliffs that were heavily defended by artillery.
What did grant do once he found out about McClernand plan?
Had to move down the West bank of the Mississippi, which made it awkward to attack Vicksburg.
Where was the batte of Vicksburg?
Vicksburg Michigan
Why did general lee head north into Pennsylvania?
(A) General Lee wanted to take the pressure off General Grant's attack on Vicksburg, Miss. which would give the Union complete control of the Mississippi river, if Gen. Grant won the battle, (which he did). Gen. Lee hoped an attack in Penn. would take Union soldiers from Vicksburg, and that if Gen. Lee defeated Gen. Meade in Penn., then (B) Gen. Lee could attack Washington DC. (like the English did in the War of 1812), and Gen. Lee might even force President Lincoln to surrender the war against the South. (C) There were not a lot of Union soldiers in Penn. and an attack there by Gen. Lee would be totally unexpected, and give Gen. Lee the element of surprise.
What is another name for the battle of Vicksburg during the civil war?
The Battle of Vicksburg is also called the Siege of Vicksburg
How did the citizens of Vicksburg resist grants attack?
The citizens resisted Grants attack by keeping him out of Vicksburg. What ends up happening is Grants forces stop food from going into Vicksburg forcing Vicksburg to surrender.
Why was the attack against Vicksburg by river just not possible for Union forces?
Because the town was built above sheer cliffs that were heavily defended by artillery.
What city on the Mississippi river did general grant attack?
Vicksburg
How many days did the Battle of Vicksburg take?
The attack on and the siege of Vicksburg lasted from May 19 until July 4, 1863.
When did vicksburg happen?
Union forces began action against Vicksburg in the latter part of 1862. Vicksburg finally surrendered on July 4th, 1863.
When was Mt Riv Renegades created?
Mt Riv Renegades was created in 2003.
How was the Battle of Vicksburg?
1 day after General Lee was defeated at Gettsburg. ANSWER The investment of Vicksburg began on May 19,1863 with the attack against the Stockade Redan. On May 22, 1863 a general assault against the fortress took place. On May 27,1863 Grant decided to attempt for the last time to take Vicksburg by assault. After that Grant decided to start a regular siege, compelling the Confederate Commander, General Pemberton, to surrender the fortress on July 4, 1863. The battle (not the campaigns) to seize Vicksburg lasted therefore from May 19 until July 4, 1863.
What cased the battle of Vicksburg?
The Cause of the Siege of Vicksburg was that the guns at Vicksburg commanded a strategic position on the Mississippi. Grant had to capture it to have unrestricted use of the Mississippi Valley for his troops, and security from attack in the rear when he turned toward the Deep South.
How long was the Battle of Vicksburg?
1 day after General Lee was defeated at Gettsburg. ANSWER The investment of Vicksburg began on May 19,1863 with the attack against the Stockade Redan. On May 22, 1863 a general assault against the fortress took place. On May 27,1863 Grant decided to attempt for the last time to take Vicksburg by assault. After that Grant decided to start a regular siege, compelling the Confederate Commander, General Pemberton, to surrender the fortress on July 4, 1863. The battle (not the campaigns) to seize Vicksburg lasted therefore from May 19 until July 4, 1863.
Why did Grant decide to attack Jackson before attacking Vicksburg?
General Pemberton had his army defending Vicksbug. General Johnston had more troops oustide of Vicksburg and these threatened the Union with attack from the rear. Gen Grant may have thought he could take Vicksburg defenses by attacking from the river or from Port Hudson side. But he realized he had to lay a siege against Vicksburg. To do this, he had to defeat the forces that were outside of the city and surround the city. The Battle of Jackson(May 14) was fought to cut off re-inforcements from giving aid to the Confederates at Vicksburg. Then final battle occurred at Battle of Champion's Hill(May 16). This forced the Confederates back into the Vicksburg defenses. Link to a Map of Union advance: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:VicksburgCampaignAprilJuly63.png
When was the first US Civil War Battle of Vicksburg Mississippi?
The first of several battles against Vicksburg, Mississippi took place in the Spring of 1862.
How many syllables does the word river have?
The word "river" has two syllables: riv-er.
